Latvian police will fine drivers for stickers “I am Russian”

In Latvia, they will fine for marking “I am Russian”/Collage 24 Channel

In Latvia, drivers will be fined for marking “I am Russian” ” and other symbols that express support or glorify Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The Latvian police released a corresponding message on September 25. They explained that these were “potentially provocative inscriptions in Russian.”

Latvia will punish for pro-Russian inscriptions

The state police, upon discovering vehicles covered with such inscriptions, will immediately order the persons to remove, and also explain the purpose and motivation for placing such an inscription. These persons may be subject to administrative liability, law enforcement officials said.

The Latvian police explained that any glorification of military aggression, including placing inscriptions in Russian on vehicles, for example “I am Russian/Russian”, means glorification of military aggression or support for war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine.

They also asked people to report that they noticed a car with symbols glorifying Russian aggression.

It is worth noting that Latvia has stopped the passage of vehicles with Russian registration since September 12, 2023. Moreover, sometimes the police will even confiscate cars.

Which countries do not allow cars with Russian registration in

• Lithuania also does not allow cars with Russian registration. The country stated that the decision was made after an explanation from the European Commission regarding the sanctions imposed against Russia.
• Estonia took the same position – the country stated that they had not yet decided what they would do with the Russian-registered cars that they have from the country. It is known that they are offered to change their registration or they will be confiscated.
• Poland has banned the entry of cars with Russian license plates since September 17. That is, Warsaw banned the purchase, import or export to the EU of cars originating from Russia.
• Finland also resorted to such a decision. They assured that the ban will be in effect from September 16, 2023. However, in the future, only EU citizens and their family members, persons with diplomatic status will be able to enter Finland with Russian license plates; certain exceptions are also possible for humanitarian reasons.