Authorities in Khakassia detain a man with a fake license plate
In Khakassia, state traffic inspectors detained a man who was in a car displaying a fraudulent license plate in the village of Fyrkal. The incident was reported by MIA Media. The events unfolded as officers intercepted the vehicle and verified the plate, revealing inconsistencies that prompted a closer inspection of the vehicle and its driver.
The detained individual is a 59-year-old local resident who has a history of driving under the influence, with three prior DUI convictions. He explained to officers that the license plate change was a prank carried out by his young grandson, a six-year-old boy. He claimed the child had altered the plate on the family car, a justification that raised questions about how the vehicle came to bear the counterfeit registration and the level of involvement the minor may have had in the incident.
During the encounter, traffic police officers engaged in a pursuit when the suspect attempted to flee in a VAZ-2112. As the vehicle gained distance, the driver lost control, skidded onto the curb, and was subsequently apprehended by law enforcement. The pursuit highlighted the risks associated with operating a vehicle under the influence and the potential for further harm during a chase, underscoring the need for careful coordination and safe stopping procedures by officers in high-stress situations.
Following the detention, the VAZ-2112 was taken to a private parking facility. Investigators recovered the license plates and prepared the administrative documents concerning the detainee, which were forwarded to the courthouse for review. The incident adds to ongoing efforts in the region to crack down on impersonation schemes and illegal plate swapping, particularly in areas where road safety concerns are elevated by recurring DUI offenses.
Earlier reports noted related incidents in the region, including a separate case in Belgorod where a taxi driver assaulted a passenger with a bamboo stick, resulting in hospitalization for a closed craniocerebral injury. These events collectively illustrate the broad spectrum of street-level safety risks that authorities monitor and address on a regular basis.