After clarification from the European Commission, Lithuania will not allow cars with Russian license plates; an exception was made only for Kaliningrad, and only if the car is in transit.
Source: LRT with reference to representatives of the Lithuanian authorities, reports “European truth”
Details: Last Friday, the European Commission published clarifications on anti-Russian sanctions, according to which cars with Russian license plates cannot enter EU territory.
“At the moment, Russian citizens can cross the border, if they have the right to do so, either by bus or on foot,” said Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Jovita Neliupsiene.
The exception applies only to travelers transiting to Kaliningrad. They will be able to travel by their own private transport. Otherwise, attempts to enter Lithuanian territory in a car with Russian registration may lead to problems.
“Anyone who crosses the border, be it a Russian citizen or an EU citizen, in a car with Russian license plates, if he does not have documents confirming that he is traveling to Kaliningrad in transit, should know that his car will be confiscated,” Neliupsiene explained.
The customs service said that until now Lithuania had only refused to allow vehicles intended for sale. Otherwise, Russian cars could enter the country.
“These cars did not have commercial status. They are registered there (in Russia. – Ed.), which means that they belong to a person who is registered and lives there… The new clarification well emphasizes that if (the car. – Ed. ) is registered in Russia, with Russian license plates, he cannot enter,” said Lithuanian customs spokesman Rolandas Jurgaitis.
According to the European Commission, this is not a new ban, but so far EU member states have not applied it equally.
The ban on imports from Russia applies to cars, cameras, laptops and hundreds of other everyday items, European Commission spokesman Daniel Ferri said.
According to him, Russians will not be stripped if they come wearing Russian-made clothes, but valuables intended for sale, such as a car, should be treated “more strictly.”
An explanation from the European Commission was requested by Germany, which since the end of June has not only restricted the entry of Russian cars, but also confiscated them within the country, local media reported.
Let us remind you: The explanation from the European Commission stated that when crossing the border with the European Union, citizens of the Russian Federation may confiscate cars, phones, other equipment and valuables.
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2023-09-12 11:24:31
