Of course, there are also certain requirements for police hats. We all know caps and caps, and in the winter season – fur-lined hats made of dark blue sheepskin, and for colonels and representatives of the higher command – gray astrakhan fur.
But what if a man in uniform without a distinctive headdress waves a ‘striped wand’? In fact, the fact of violation of the rules for wearing uniforms is obvious, and you can easily file a complaint about the inspector with the management of the unit, where they will probably wave the finger at him or even “disciplinary will take measures’.
However, you should not ignore the demands of the police. First, they will most likely organize a pursuit of the intruder, or pass on information about him to the nearest patrol. Secondly, they will be punished with rubles for not meeting the legal requirements to hail a vehicle. The fine for this, we recall, ranges from 500 to 800 rubles, which is clearly stated in paragraph 2 of art. 12.25 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In the worst case, they are sent to a temporary detention center for up to 15 days.
But if you drove past a traffic police officer wearing a sub-standard headdress, or none at all, then having a DVR in the car will help you prove your “fear.” And as a “defensive” argument, the explanation will be that you were simply afraid of encountering an “unreliable” police officer who was not dressed in uniform. However, it is far from certain that such arguments will help the director avoid liability.