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In Russia, a filthy car can earn you a fine

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In a country not exactly known for its pristine year-round weather, letting your license plate become obscured by road grime is a legitimate offense. While the law technically targets illegible plates, officers have wide discretion to fine you just for operating an aesthetically offensive, mud-caked car, making the local car wash a vital legal necessity.

In Russia, a filthy car can earn you a fine
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