In My Winter Car, breaking the law has tough consequences. But understanding the jail mechanics lets you plan ahead and minimize downtime. Whether you accidentally evade police or rack up fines, this guide covers every angle so you stay on track with survival and car-building.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Rykipohja prison (X: -656, Z: -1154); auto-transported on arrest |
| Time Flow | 1 jail day = 2 real hours; sleeping advances time |
| Activities Inside | Sleep (main), radio, TV |
| Progress Impact | None — items, money, and car remain intact |
| Prevention | Pay fines promptly, stop for police, drive carefully |
Jail offenses and sentence durations
Jail sits in Rykipohja, far from explorable areas, so police haul you there directly upon arrest. Here's how many jail days you get for each offense:
- Unpaid fines - Varies
- Police evasion - 3 days per attempt
- Attempted manslaughter (punch unconscious) - 2 days
- Traffic fatality (crash death)- 5 days per death
- Manslaughter (run over) - 10 days
Stacking offenses adds time quickly, so pay fines at the office to avoid buildup. Also note that 1 jail day equals 2 hours in the real world. However, sleeping will advance through it.
How to end up in jail
You land in jail through everyday mistakes or deliberate chaos. Police pull you over for issues like no lights or speeding—failing to stop triggers evasion. Crashing into cars or NPCs racks up fatalities fast on icy roads, while bar fights lead to punches. Ignore the post office fine reminder, and days default to jail time.
How to serve your sentence legitimately
Serve full time to exit cleanly, preserving save integrity.
Step 1
Enter your cell after arrest; note remaining days on screen.
Step 2
Interact with the bed to sleep. This advances 1 jail day (2 real hours).
Step 3
Repeat sleeping until days hit zero. You'll be released automatically in the morning to PSK bus stop.
There are no tasks or bribes. Patience is key for long terms, but watch fatigue to avoid death.
How to shorten jail with MSCEditor
Use this unofficial tool (from My Summer Car, works in My Winter Car too) for quick outs. Make sure to back up saves first.
Step 1
Download MSCEditor, launch, and load your default save - savefile.txt (C:\Users\...\AppData\LocalLow\Amistech\MyWinterCar\savefile.txt).
Step 2
Set all "Wanted" values (evasion, manslaughter, etc.) to 0.
Step 3
Change "Numberofbools" to 1. Optionally set Fatigue to 100 and Time to 20:00.
Step 4
Save and relaunch game. Then serve 1 remaining day by sleeping, and get released.
Jail halts firewood runs or taxi gigs, but you can use downtime to plan safer routes on snowy paths. While being in jail is no fun, you emerge stronger, ready to tune your Rivett without cop interruptions.
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