Latvian police threaten to impose fines on drivers whose cars have “potentially provocative inscriptions in Russian”.
This was reported by the Latvian police on X (formerly Twitter).
As noted in the department, we are talking about inscriptions on cars such as “I am Russian” or “I am Russian”.
According to the security forces, these inscriptions could be perceived as support for Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine. If the police see such inscriptions, they will order you to remove them immediately and explain the purpose and motivation for placing the sticker.
In addition, the driver can be fined for propaganda of military aggression.
It is worth noting that Latvia provides for criminal liability for justifying and glorifying war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces on the territory of Ukraine.
If a violation of the law is established, the relevant persons may be held administratively liable for glorifying military aggression or war crimes, the agency notes.
Local media reported that the maximum fine for this was up to 360 euros for individuals and 2900 euros for legal entities.
The Lithuanian police call on residents to report vehicles with such inscriptions by calling 110.
Earlier, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia announced on September 13 that, following the European Commission’s explanations of the sanctions, they would no longer allow cars with Russian license plates into their territory.
Thus, if a car with Russian license plates arrives at the border, the driver and passengers will have to return to Russia, or they will be able to cross the border without the car, which may be confiscated.
