Penalties of up to 15,000 rubles could be enforced in Russia due to failure to close windows
In recent news, there has been speculation surrounding the potential ban and fines for the use of removable roller blinds, or "Iranian blinds," on car windows in Russia. However, a search of recent sources does not confirm any such plans as of August 2025.
The National Automobile Union has proposed fines for the use of these blinds, with the first offense resulting in a fine of 5,000 rubles and repeat offenses attracting a fine of 15,000 rubles. These fines are in response to concerns raised by Anton Shaparov, head of the National Automobile Union, that these blinds increase the risk of accidents.
Despite this proposal, there are no publicly available reports indicating that the Russian government has supported the abolition of fines for tinted windows, as proposed in a previous bill. Moreover, there is no evidence to suggest that the Russian government is planning to ban the use of removable roller blinds.
A letter has been sent to the Russian Minister of Internal Affairs regarding the potential car window blind ban, but the current status of this letter and the government's response remain unclear.
It is worth noting that the use of removable roller blinds is not without its benefits. An explanatory note accompanying a previous bill stated that tinting helps protect drivers and passengers from harmful solar radiation. Additionally, tinting can maintain a comfortable cabin temperature and reduce the risk of car thefts.
Furthermore, removable frame blinds are also used for the same purpose in Russia, and there are currently no search results indicating any plans to ban these blinds. These blinds are attached to windows using suction cups and can be quickly removed during traffic stops, making it impossible for police to measure the actual light transmission through the glass.
In conclusion, while there are concerns about the safety implications of removable roller blinds, as of August 2025, there is no publicly available information confirming any proposed ban or fines on these blinds in Russia. The Russian government's stance on this matter remains unclear.
The National Automobile Union has suggested fines for using removable roller blinds on car windows, with the first offense incurring a fine of 5,000 rubles and repeat offenses leading to a fine of 15,000 rubles. However, no official reports have been released stating that the Russian government supports this move.
A letter concerning a potential ban on these car window blinds has been forwarded to the Russian Minister of Internal Affairs, but the ongoing status of the letter and the government's response remain elusive.
Despite the concerns raised over their safety implication, removable roller blinds offer benefits such as protection from harmful solar radiation, maintenance of a comfortable cabin temperature, and reduction of car theft risks. Similarly, removable frame blinds used for the same purpose in Russia also seem unaffected by any plans for a ban.
Given the absence of clear information regarding a ban or fines on removable roller blinds in Russia's public-transit, transportation, finance, and politics sectors, along with the uncertainties surrounding the government's stance, the future of these blinds' usage in cars remains a subject of general-news interest.
