Russian Railways has made a proposal to impose criminal liability on drivers in case of a collision with a train, regardless of the severity of the consequences. In this respect reports RIA Novosti reports the company’s press service.
In addition, the company suggested strengthening administrative responsibility for violations on railway lines, increasing the period of deprivation of rights to a minimum of 6 months, a maximum period of 1 year, and 2 years for repeated violations. Russian Railways sent the relevant proposals to the government.
Russian Railways announced that violations of rules on the railway pose an increased danger, so the responsibility of drivers should be higher.
According to the company, there were 245 accidents at railway crossings in 2023; This figure increased by 12% compared to the previous year.
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The gadget is a powerful computer, cinema, phone and game console. The device is controlled by eye and hand movements.
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