What is the Platon toll system and how does it work?

The introduction of the Platon system caused a mixed reaction in society and a large number of disputes, especially among carriers. However, application experience shows its feasibility.

The article explains what the Plato system is, how it functions and is regulated, what nuances exist in its use, and what the legal requirements are for violators.

Question: A truck rental agreement has been concluded between an individual (owner and lessor) and an organization (lessee). Platon's contributions for the owner will be paid by the LLC without reimbursement by the individual. Can such expenses be taken into account for income tax purposes? View answer

Why Plato?

Every day, many trucks pass along Russian federal highways. Naturally, a large mass of trucks has a negative impact on the road surface, which wears out at an increased rate. In order to compensate for this wear and tear, it was decided to charge heavy vehicles for each kilometer they travel on Russian roads. Since the meaning of this payment is to exceed the established weight limit of the vehicle, that is, the payment is made for the additional load on the road surface, the name “ Platon ” (abbreviation “PAY FOR TON”) was chosen.

Question: How does an organization that uses the simplified tax system with the taxable object “income reduced by the amount of expenses” take into account fees according to the Platon system? The organization has on its balance a truck with a permissible maximum weight of 18 tons, used for the transportation of goods. A fee has been transferred to the Platon system to compensate for damage caused to public roads of federal significance by vehicles (vehicles) with a permissible maximum weight of over 12 tons, in the amount of 30,000 rubles. Based on the results of trips made by a truck, a fee was accrued and debited from the account in the following amount: in the first quarter - 5,100 rubles, in the second - 4,900 rubles, in the third - 5,300 rubles, in the fourth - 5,600 rubles . View answer

The funds collected through Plato go to the Road Fund, from where they will be spent on various projects related to the construction and modernization of roads carried out in the regions of the Russian Federation.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION! The system was officially launched on November 15, 2015, and potential payers were informed about the upcoming innovation from the beginning of the year.

Question: Why do the dates of the decision for violations of the procedure for paying fees in the PLATO SVP do not coincide with the date of the offense recorded using photo and video recording equipment? View answer

Obtaining a tracking device in the Platon system: procedure

To receive a tracking and payment device for installation in a truck, you need to register in the system registry. This is not difficult and, moreover, completely free, can be done via the Internet at www.platon.ru or at customer support centers. You must provide:

• ID card, or power of attorney from the owner, or constituent documents of the company (attach scans when registering online);
• documents for the car - a certificate of state registration, a technical passport (in the online application you also need to indicate the VIN, maximum weight, model and make of the vehicle, license plate number);
• contact details – email, telephone.

Verification takes from 15 to 20 days, after which access to your personal account on the website opens. After this, registration is completed and the client switches to the status of an authorized user.

You can start receiving the on-board unit. An unpleasant surprise awaits here - you won’t be able to do this online; you will have to make a personal visit to the company center (138 such institutions have already been opened). At the center, a contract is concluded with the user for the free use of the on-board device, for which you need to provide copies of the following documents:

• for individuals – passport or other identification document (also the original);
• additionally for resident legal entities – certificates of registration and registration with the tax authorities of the Russian Federation;
• additionally for legal entities non-residents of the Russian Federation - provisions on a representative office or branch (all documents must have a notarized translation into Russian).

What cars is Platon used for?

The maximum weight of cargo vehicles up to which it is permitted not to bear the road pavement fee is 12 tons. Cars that weigh more must use Platon without fail.

REFERENCE! Research has confirmed that heavy vehicles cause 56% of damage to road surfaces, which is comparable to the passage of up to 50 thousand passenger cars. Due to the quantity, the main part of taxes and road fees comes from car drivers, so it is fair that cars, whose owners’ income depends on roads, also take part in compensating for the harm caused.

Rates

Initially it was planned to introduce a tariff of 3.73 rubles/km . But truckers began to protest, and the fee was reduced to 1.53 rubles/km.

A year later, the government tried to double the tariff, but failed. As a result, it was decided to extend the grace period until April 2022.

The increase in the cost of fees from truck owners is explained by the need to improve the road network. Budget revenues will allow for the repair of old roads and the construction of new ones.

Also, these funds will be used for the construction of transport infrastructure facilities:
From April 15, 2022. the tariff in the Platon system is 1.9 rubles. /km .
This decision was made by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev after a meeting with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, which took place on March 23, 2022. The head of government supported the request of cargo carriers to maintain a grace period until control is strengthened over violators who do not pay fees for using roads.

According to M. Sokolov, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, the current grace period has been extended indefinitely. Taking into account the slight increase in the tariff, Platon will collect about 23 billion rubles this year.

At the same time, D. Medvedev instructed the Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with other ministries, to develop a system of discounts in Platon, which will depend on mileage, and also to prepare proposals to increase the fine for driving heavy vehicles without registration in the Platon system.

It is expected that the fine will range from 10,000 to 50,000 instead of the current 5,000 rubles.

Important! Carriers registered in the Platon system are exempt from transport tax using the right of tax deduction.

To confirm this right, the owner of a heavy vehicle must bring a number of the following documents to the tax office:

• application for the use of a tax deduction;
• report “Information on vehicles with a permissible weight over 12 tons”;
• report on making payments for damage to federal roads”;
• a certificate confirming ownership of the vehicle.

Legislative regulation of "Plato"

The need for such a system has been brewing for a long time, and in mid-2014 the Cabinet of Ministers received an order from the President of the Russian Federation to develop appropriate proposals. As a result, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 474 of May 18, 2015 was adopted, which amended the previous Decree No. 504 of June 14, 2013. The main amendment was a change in the characteristics of the vehicles from which the fee should be charged to a weight exceeding 12 tons. The payment amount established for each kilometer traveled remained unchanged - 3.73 rubles/km.

Question: How is the fee calculated according to the Platon system? The organization has on its balance a truck with a permissible maximum weight of 18 tons, used for the transportation of goods. A fee in the amount of 40,000 rubles is transferred to the Platon system to compensate for damage caused to public roads of federal significance by vehicles (vehicles) whose maximum permitted weight exceeds 12 tons. Based on the results of trips made by a truck, a fee was accrued and debited from the account in the following amount: in the first quarter - 5,900 rubles, in the second quarter - 6,300 rubles, in the third - 5,200 rubles, in the fourth - 6,700 rub. View answer

In Resolution No. 1191 of November 3, 2015, the price per kilometer of road was revised - a coefficient was established that was applied to that adopted in Resolution No. 504. Before 2016, it was 0.41, and from March 1, 2016 until the end of 2022, it is planned to apply a coefficient of 0. 82 (for each kilometer traveled you will have to pay 3.06 rubles)

Is there a transport tax benefit when paying into the Platon system?

Platon operator RT-Invest Transport Systems LLC has entered into a 13-year Concession Agreement, under which it provides organization, operation, control and modernization of the system together with Rosavtodor.

BY THE WAY! In the fall of 2016, the Platon toll collection system received the Runet Prize for the best compliance with modern technologies as part of innovation.

On-board unit (OU) for heavy trucks

The control unit of the Platon system operates in automatic mode with the support of satellite navigation. This allows you to track the route of roads and collect tolls for the use of federal and regional roads.

The device is attached to the windshield of the car and reads data about the movement of vehicles along the route automatically. That is, if the owner of the vehicle has funds in his personal account, then the on-board device calculates and collects payment on account of payment, based on the information received from the on-board device.

A BU can be obtained by a user who has successfully registered in the toll collection system. To do this, you need to sign an agreement with the operator and submit a package of documents. Only the owner of the vehicle or the principal can conclude an agreement and receive the on-board device by contacting the support center. One on-board device is issued per vehicle. It is prohibited to use the on-board unit for other vehicles. You can buy an on-board device only by filling out an application on the official website of the toll collection system and submitting the necessary documents.

To obtain a used vehicle, the vehicle owner enters into a free use agreement and provides the operator with copies of certified documents.

For individuals registered in Russia, a document confirming the identity of the owner of the vehicle and its original is required.

How to use Plato

To pay a fee for moving and transporting cargo on a vehicle whose weight exceeds 12 tons, the owner needs to complete several steps:

1. Registration in the system (in the Platon Register, where all vehicles from which this payment must be collected are recorded). This can be done in several ways:
   through the Personal Account of the official Plato website;
2. at the self-service terminal;
3. through a mobile application;
4. in one of the User Information Support Centers.
5. Obtaining a login and password . This data is required to access your Personal Account on the website.
6. Depositing money . The responsible person tops up the account with the required amount before the car leaves for the route.
7. Registration of a Route map or calculation using on-board device data.

Registration process

To register in the system, you can:

• on the official site;
• at the service center;
• in terminals when filling out road maps.

After successful registration, the truck owner receives an on-board unit. An agreement is concluded for its receipt and use. Users of the site need to familiarize themselves with the rules of the system, the amounts charged, and study information about service centers. When registering in the system yourself, you must fill out the fields of the registration form. They reliably indicate:

• general information about the owner;
• bank account details;
• email address and login;
• vehicle data.

Collections in the Platon system are carried out through a terminal, from a bank account, or card. Payment in cash is not possible.

The Plato fee can be paid from any bank card

Fee calculation methods

Owners have two ways to deposit money into their current account for payment through the Platon system.

Route map

This is a document that is drawn up based on information about the future trip that the car owner enters into the system. This is done once for each specific departure on the route. The owner must include the following information in the document:

• vehicle registration plate;
• date and time of document generation;
• validity period of the card (accurate to the hour);
• length of the route along federal roads.

The route map can be issued in any convenient way, in the same place where registration was made (on the website, in a self-service terminal, in the Support Center, at an agent).

In order for the deposited funds to appear on the route map, you can use the following methods:

• write off from the account account in the system on the Plato website;
• by using a bank or fuel card (using electronic payments through Sberbank, Qiwi or the Platon system itself);
• in cash (in Information Support Centers and in “live” terminals where information agents work).

On-board unit

At the request of the owner, a special device BU-1201 can be installed free of charge on his heavy truck for calculating fees using the Platon system, which is carried out automatically.

To do this, you need to conclude an agreement with the system operator, providing the required documents. The owner must install the control unit himself. The use of the device is also free of charge.

The principle of operation of the device is to determine the position of the car on the highway using the GLONASS/GPS navigation system and send data to the Processing Center at a certain frequency. Payment is calculated based on the results of the day. When the car sits for a long time, the control unit turns off (operates in “sleep” mode). When a car moves along highways that do not provide for payment according to “Plato” (sections of a non-federal highway, toll highway), the system does not include these kilometers in the bill.

Replenishment of the account using the on-board device data is possible by non-cash method (according to the details provided by the Operator), using bank cards, fuel cards or cash. If there are sufficient funds in the current account, they will be debited automatically.

Self-registration

1. Go to the Platon system website.
2. Go to your “Personal Account” and click on the “Register” tab.
3. In the drop-down window “Residence of the vehicle owner” and “Type of vehicle owner”.
4. In the “Basic information about the Vehicle Owner” window, enter: information about the individual, address at the place of registration, location address.
5. In the “Bank Details” block, indicate: name of the recipient’s bank, SWIFT, current account and name of the recipient.
6. The next step is to fill in the “Data of the general manager of the military-technical cooperation”. This is filled out by managers who will collect fees. They check the box next to “I am a registered individual.” If the principal represents the interests of the owner of the vehicle, then he also enters his contact information (full name, email, mobile number).
7. The next block is “Password for access to your personal account.” You need to come up with a password and answer a security question.
8. Field "Vehicle data". Here you should fill in: country, STS number, identification number, state registration plate, date of issue of STS and upload a copy of the vehicle registration certificate.
9. Further, it is indicated: the type, brand, model of the vehicle and the basis of ownership.
10. The last step is to upload the documents.

After filling out the fields and uploading documents, you must activate the email address specified during registration. To do this, you need to go to your email and follow the link in the email you receive. If verification is successful, the “Account Verified” tab will appear. The Platon system will process the information and send an email with information to log into the site. Now you can make payments for road restoration.

The documents must accurately indicate all the details of the vehicle.

Tariffs "Plato"

From March 1, 2016, the fee for 1 kilometer of heavy-duty vehicles on federal highways is 3.06 rubles. If we compare this tariff with the amounts accepted in other countries, it will turn out to be record low (for comparison, in Belarus it is six times more, and in Austria it reaches 0.5 dollars/km).

The introduction of this tariff will make the trip slightly more expensive - less than 10%, while in the cost of, for example, food products, the price of transportation is included at the level of 4-10%, which means the final impact on the formation of the price of the product is within 1%. Thus, the introduction of the Plato fee will not have a negative impact on the prices of transported goods; on the contrary, in a competitive environment they may even decline.

Payment Methods

To make a payment, the driver must register in the register of the fee collection system.
Payment must be made before departure, otherwise the driver will be fined.

For the first violation, the penalty amount will be RUB 5,000. For the second - twice as much. Violators are detected using video recording.

For convenience, the creators of the Platon system have provided several payment methods . Let's consider them further.

Bank transfer

This standard method is suitable for those who do not actively use the Internet. To make a payment, you need to write out your bank details, go with them to the bank branch and make the payment.

Payment is processed within 5 working days . The bank operator will most likely charge another transfer fee.

Payment online

Internet banking is the most profitable payment method with instant depositing of the deposit. This can be done, for example, through the Sberbank website https://www.sberbank.ru .
To do this, you need to have a Sberbank plastic card and an account in the system. The algorithm of actions for paying for Platon through the Sberbank website is as follows:

1. Log in to your personal account at this bank.
2. Find the Platon system in the Payments and Transfers window.
3. Enter your details into the form.
4. Confirm payment.
5. Save your payment details and in the future you will be able to make payments very quickly, in just a couple of clicks.

Website of the Plato system

Payment directly on the website, as well as in the mobile application, is made in the same way as payment through Internet banking, with the only difference being that you will have to link the card to your account and top it up in a timely manner.

Payment via terminal

If you want to pay the toll in cash, and very quickly, then you should focus on the terminals. However, for now you can not pay for Platon in every terminal.

You will need payment details and a payment terminal, for example, QIWI. Find the type of payment you need, enter the details and make the payment. Keep in mind that QIWI charges a 4% commission.

In conclusion, it is worth adding that the Platon system is planned to be modernized. The Government's plans also indicate a gradual increase in tariffs. "Platon" may soon become part of the motor insurance system.

Control and punishment for violations

For late and incomplete payment according to Plato, administrative liability is provided for vehicle owners (corresponding amendments to the Code were made by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation). Fines are provided for driving without paying a fee, which is generally considered to be:

• driving with the on-board unit turned off or not working due to a breakdown (without issuing a Route Map);
• zero funds deposited into the current account;
• leaving the planned route (if there is no on-board unit);
• deviation by time or date (without control unit);
• continuation of the trip if the funds in the account have expired.

For such violations recorded by the control system, liability is provided under Art. 12.21 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:

• 5 thousand rubles. – for the first violation;
• 10 thousand rubles. - for relapse.

The fines are the same for both individuals and legal entities. In 2015, liability for drivers was abolished - no fines are charged.

How does it work?

The system is actually simple and even a beginner can easily understand it. To take a vehicle into account, the driver needs to perform a number of simple actions. First of all, register in the system and open an account with the bank through which payments will be made. The latter, by the way, come in two types:

• using a special device installed in the vehicle, which monitors movement on the satellite and debits the required amounts from the driver’s account, automatically carrying out all the necessary calculations;
• using a special route card, which must be purchased in advance.

The disadvantage is that the driver will not be able to change his route, even if there is an extreme need for this, for example, a breakdown, traffic jam, unexpected road closure, etc.

Constant monitoring and data processing is carried out by the Information Processing Center. Specialist. devices count the weight of the car, determine whether a tracker is installed in it or payment is made through a card.

Plato: personal account, registration

One of the simplest and most convenient ways to register in the Platon system is registration via the Internet. The procedure is simple. Go to the website https://platon.ru/, follow the link “Personal Account” and there you will find a link to register.

When registering, the owner of the car must indicate the following information (clause 5 of the Rules, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 14, 2013 N 504).

If you have filled out all the necessary information and uploaded the required documents into the system, then you must be registered no later than the next business day (clause 5 of the Rules, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 14, 2013 N 504).

What documents are needed for registration

The list of documents required for registration in the Platon system contains:

A certificate authorizing entrepreneurial activity, issued by the tax authority of the Russian Federation;

When submitting an application, a proxy must provide the original power of attorney and documents confirming his identity.

When registering transport companies, the following documents are provided:

OGRN certificate issued by the tax authority of the Russian Federation;

certificate of TIN of the organization;

vehicle passport and registration certificate.

To register in the system, individuals and legal entities who are representatives of other states must provide:

Registration in the Register through User Information Support Centers

To initiate the registration procedure through support points, the user must personally contact the nearest branch, where he will have to fill out two applications:

• 
  to register a vehicle;

• a written request to register a system user by providing personal data (application).

The applicant can be:

• an individual who is both a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign citizen;
• a legal entity registered on the territory of the Russian Federation;
• a legal entity registered abroad;
• a person in the status of an individual entrepreneur;
• an authorized representative acting in the interests of the car owner.

Individual:

• the applicant’s passport with confirmation of place of registration or residence;
• document certifying the registration of the vehicle (copy).

Individual entrepreneur:

• applicant's passport;
• certificate of registration of the car with the traffic police (copy);
• tax registration certificate (copy);
• individual entrepreneur registration certificate (copy).

Entity:

• applicant's passport;
• certificate of vehicle registration;
• certificate confirming registration as a legal entity in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation or a foreign state (copy);
• certificate certifying the fact of tax registration (copy).

An authorized representative acting in the interests of the vehicle owner

• vehicle owner's passport;
• a document confirming the authority of a person to represent the interests of the owner of the car.

Applications are processed by a center employee based on the information provided by the applicant. By signing the application, the owner confirms consent to the processing of personal data. Addresses and details of information centers must be clarified on the official website of the system.

Possibilities

Having received the on-board device and registered it in your Plato personal account, you receive a number of advantages:

• Registering and deleting an unlimited number of cars from your personal account.
• Change of personal information specified earlier.
• Contribution of funds for transport services using different methods.
• Creating, paying an invoice and canceling a route map; obtaining complete information about it.
• Receiving complete information about depositing money into your account.
• Creation of a whole group of heavy transport and indication of any authorized persons.
• Contacting support and obtaining information upon request.

Registration via the Internet site or self-service terminal

To register via the Internet or a self-service terminal, the user must enter his personal data, as well as information characterizing the vehicle. The applicant can be an individual, legal entity or individual entrepreneur. A general list of information that must be entered about the owner of the car or his representative:

• personal data of the applicant;
• contact phone number;
• email;
• registration/location address;
• bank account details.

registration on the site

Registration via the Internet is most preferable for users who travel on an ongoing basis and as part of their professional activities. Upon completion of verification, the motorist receives free use of a device that will automatically process and redirect data to the system. To register through the site, you must do the following:

1. Go to the official website of the system;
2. In the upper right corner, select the “Personal Account” option;
3. Click the “Register” button;
4. Indicate the country of registration of the vehicle and the status of the owner (individual/legal entity, individual entrepreneur);
5. Go to “Next”, enter information about the applicant and the car;
6. Attach electronic copies of documents;
7. Verify details and pay.

How to install Plato after receiving the device

After receiving the device, the vehicle owner should:

• Read the operating instructions;
• remove the device from the box;
• degrease the attachment point;
• secure the equipment to the windshield using adhesive tape;
• connect to the cigarette lighter.

Read about what Platonic models exist in this article.

If you do not have a cigarette lighter, you will need to purchase a 12V-24V adapter to connect the device. The battery that the device is equipped with allows you to work for some time without connected power. According to the free use agreement, it is prohibited to open the device case or change the batteries.

It is recommended to disconnect the device from the on-board network before each start of the vehicle engine, as voltage surges are possible. When the air temperature is below 10°C during stops, the device should be taken out of the cab.

When turned on, the green indicators light up, and a flashing communication indicator indicates that a connection with satellites has been established within two minutes after startup.

How to register in your Plato personal account?

To register in the Platon account, go to the registration page of the website platon.ru. This is the official website of Plato.

There you will have the following options:

1. Familiarize yourself with the set of required documents. In the future, you will need to provide detailed information about the vehicle, a vehicle registration certificate and documents confirming information about the owner of the car.
2. If you are ready to provide scanned copies of the required documents, you can proceed to registration by selecting the appropriate item.
3. If you do not have the necessary documents, you can perform a partial registration procedure by filling out a form and send the documents later.
4. If you have already registered in the system before, but have not yet received confirmation, then you have the opportunity to register for a minibus and set off on a flight until you receive full access to the LC.

Legal entities

On the registration page of the Platon system website, indicate the appropriate type of vehicle owner.

Then enter your organization information.

Afterwards, you will need to enter the bank details of the organization and the data of the general manager of the military-technical cooperation.

In addition, you must attach copies of vehicle and legal entity registration certificates, as well as tax registration certificates.

• Plato personal account

There is a tool at the bottom of the online form that will allow you to upload documents for registration.

Click “upload” and add a scanned copy of the required document.

Please note that if the legal entity is registered outside the Russian Federation, then it is also necessary to provide a copy of an extract from the register or another document of equal legal force.

For individuals

Then enter the requested data about the individual in the Platon system.

Just like a legal entity, individuals will also have to fill out the fields reserved for bank details and data from the general manager of the BTC toll collection system Platon.

Registration in the Plato account for individual entrepreneurs

And enter your IP information.

By analogy with legal entities, individual entrepreneurs will need to enter the bank details of the organization and the data of the general manager of the military-technical cooperation, as well as provide copies of documents on the state registration of the individual and on tax registration.

Setting a password

Create an eight-digit password and enter it twice in the fields provided. In the field below you must enter the numbers displayed in the lower left corner.

• Who and when charges a fine for “Plato” and how to check its presence?

Then click “next” and proceed to entering data about the vehicle.

Vehicle information

1. The country in which the license plate was obtained.
2. State registration sign.
3. Basis of ownership.
4. Number of the vehicle state registration certificate.
5. Date of issue of STS.
6. Car make and model.
7. VIN
8. Permitted max weight
9. Vehicle type.

Personal account Plato

Every driver wants to drive on smooth roads, and not on potholes and potholes, which quickly render the car’s suspension unusable. The Federal Road Agency must monitor the condition of roads in Russia. Road surface repairs are carried out at the expense of taxes collected from citizens into the state treasury. In addition, today there is another system in place that allows increasing funding for the restoration of roads with damaged surfaces and the construction of new ones. It's called Plato. What is its essence, why is Plato’s personal account needed? Let’s look at it below.

https://platon.ru/ru/ - official website of the Platon system

Plato: registration rules

To do this, you need to fill in the following fields: — User identification number; — Login and e-mail code; - Cell phone number; — A copy of the registration transport certificate; — Bank details. If you are unable to register on the site or this process causes problems, you can register at the service center, where qualified specialists will help you and explain unclear points. How to pay for the Platon system: You can deposit money into the Platon system either by transfer from a bank personal account to the payment system account, or through the payment system terminal using a bank card to the account. It is not possible to pay in cash at Plato. If the driver refuses to pay the fee, he will face the penalties provided for in Article 12.21.3 of the Administrative Code. Recently, all problems and shortcomings in the system have been eliminated, and the money collected goes towards the reconstruction of Russian roads.

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