Entered into force the Federal law "On amendments to article 5. 43 and 12. 19 code of the Russian Federation on administrative offences". Under the new law, the penalty for stopping or Parking of vehicles in areas designated for disabled persons is 3000 to 5000 rubles. Until June 17, this year, the infringer could get rid of the warning or a symbolic fine of 200 rubles. In addition, increased penalties for officials and legal persons, in violation of the requirements of the legislation are not willing to allocate Parking lots (stops) designated for special vehicles of disabled people. The penalty for this violation has grown ten times: for the officials he is now in the range of 3000 to 5000 rubles, and for legal entities - from 30 000 to 50 000 rubles. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed the law on amendments to the administrative code on 4 June, the state Duma adopted the bill on may 13, and the Federation Council approved on may 25.