How well is Russias ban on driving a dirty car enforced?

In Russia, it is prohibited to drive a dirty car. I read this on the website of the Dutch motorist association, which is a quite reliable source. It is also reported by BBC News. I do not know the exact wording of the law, so reality may be more subtle.

I've never been to Russia but I believe there's still plenty of long distance dirt roads, in particular in the east such as the Baikal highway between Красноярск (Krasnoyarsk) and Иркутск (Irkutsk)¹:

Source: Wikimedia Commons, user Mike1979, CC-BY-SA 3.0

Or this street in Слюдя́нка (Slyudyanka) in the same region:

Source: Flickr, user Honka Soukup, CC-BY 2.0

With such roads and streets being still quite common in many parts of Russia, I was surprised to see that there is a prohibition against driving a dirty car. Is it enforced at all?

¹I believe this particular road has since been surfaced.

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Is it against the law to drive a dirty car in Russia?

Russia. The host nation definitely has some weird laws which its citizens have to abide by, and keeping their cars clean is one of them! This is because, in Russia, cleanliness is considered close to Godliness, so the residents can be fined for having a dirty car.

What are the driving laws in Russia?

Traffic rules in RussiaThe driver and all passengers must wear seatbelts. Using your mobile when driving is illegal (without a hands-free kit). Picking up hitchhikers is illegal. Turning right at a red light is only possible if there is a filter system.

Is right hand drive legal in Russia?

Here are some rules and regulations that you need to know of before you start your drive in Russia. When driving in Russia remember that you have to drive on the right-hand side of the road. Wearing of seat belts is required for front and rear seat occupants.

Is there a speed limit in Russia?

The Russian speed limit in residential areas is 20km/h, while in other urban areas, it's 60km/h. Outside built-up areas, the limit is 90km/h, increasing to 110km/h on expressways.

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