State Automobile Inspectorate

The State Automobile Inspectorate, formerly known as the Main Directorate for Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is a federal law enforcement agency of Russia specializing in traffic policing. They are responsible for the regulation of traffic, investigating traffic accidents, operating stop lights and issuing driving license in Russia.

The Administration is part of the Public Security Service of the MVD. The Administration has patrol jurisdiction over all Russian highways and roads.