From March 1, new rules for examining drivers for alcohol intoxication will come into force in Russia, from the first day the “liquidation” can be done without witnesses, only by video. DEA News.
According to the innovations, if a driver is suspected of being drunk, traffic cops will be able to conduct their inspection using two witnesses or video recordings. Causes of testing may include breath odor, body instability, slurred speech, a sharp change in facial skin color, or inappropriate behavior.
Yulia Zaplatnikova, PhD in Law, Associate Professor of Public Law, Faculty of Law, National Research University Higher School of Economics announcedhow to test drives for residual sobriety.
Russian authorities have prepared many amendments to the laws amending the rules of the road. Drivers will be deprived of a profitable way to pay the state tax, and inspection will be made more expensive. The introduction of electronic driver’s licenses, fines for off-season tires and exhaust noise are expected. And the traffic police will be able to revoke their right to medical contraindications. Read more about the changes Material “socialbites.ca”.