The Polish authorities have imposed a ban on the entry of cars registered in Russia.
This was announced by Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński.
The ban comes into force at 00:00 on September 17. It applies to both residents of the Russian Federation and other countries traveling in cars with Russian license plates.
“After the publication of the European Commission’s directives on September 8 this year banning the entry of cars registered in Russia into the European Union, I would like to inform you that this ban on the Polish border will come into force tomorrow,” Kaminski said.
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He added that this is another element of the sanctions imposed on Russia and its citizens in connection with the brutal war in Ukraine.
The Polish Border Guard notes that it is prohibited to purchase, import or transfer to the European Union, directly or indirectly, cars and other vehicles intended primarily for the carriage of 10 people, including cars and trucks (with a station wagon body) and racing cars, if they originate or are exported from Russia.
As a reminder, Lithuanian customs will start confiscating Russian cars upon entry into the country in accordance with the latest recommendations of the European Commission.
The Estonian authorities are still considering the possibility of starting to confiscate cars with Russian license plates in the country. Currently, the government is waiting for the position of the Tax and Customs Department, after which it will discuss this issue.
