Some problematic aspects of the use of the institute of insignificance in cases of administrative offenses in the field of road traffic

The issues of applying the concept of insignificance as the basis for exemption from punishment of persons who have committed violations in the field of traffic are considered. A systematization of the offenses provided for in Sec. 12 of the Code of the Russian Federation on administrative offenses, based on the type of punishment provided and the degree of public danger. A proposal is also made to develop uniform criteria to correlate the perfect act with the concept of insignificance. The author analyzes the law enforcement and judicial practice and the outstanding issues and gaps in the administrative legislation.