The problematic issues of inflicting penalty for exceeding the prescribed average speed limits

Introduction: currently, in the Russian Federation, an urgent problem is exceeding the speed limit by drivers of vehicles, for which theyare held liable. This offense is regulated byArticle 12.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the research is to study the problem of exceeding the average traveling speed limits and identify the ways to solve it. Methods: the methodological framework for the research is based on the general scientific methods of cognition. In order to ensure the objectivity of the research, the problem under study is revealed as a phenomenon using a systematic approach, which allows us to reveal its mechanism in such a way that the theoretical provisions are used with the maximum efficiency in the practical activities. Results: the authors propose to specify Article 12.9 of the Code of Administrative Offences and improve the devices that allow measuring the average traveling speed, or even stop the practice of using this method. Conclusions: the study showed the imperfection of the current legislation and the problem of imposing penalties for exceeding the prescribed average speed. The necessity of changing the current administrative legislation of the Russian Federation is justified.