Overview
- The national standard GOST R 52290-2024 took effect on January 1, 2026, replacing the 2004 rules after a 2025 pilot in Moscow that carried no fines.
- New additions include a vertical Stop Line sign, a Deaf Pedestrians warning, a recommended speed sign for speed humps, and a Wet/Icy Surface indicator.
- Sequential curbside parking spaces are now marked at 2.25 m by 6.5 m, a 25 cm width reduction intended to optimize street space.
- The standard introduces a unified typeface on signs, tighter material and mounting requirements, and allows displaying active periods by month.
- Lawmakers and experts cite goals to reduce visual clutter and improve safety, while noting practical effects such as tougher parallel parking, possible minor scrapes, and a 1,000‑ruble fine for stop‑line violations.