In Chelyabinsk, a VAZ-2107 with a noticeably lowered suspension found itself immobilized on a roadway, unable to move as traffic continued around it. The incident drew the attention of traffic police, who issued the driver a series of penalties. This summary reflects information reported by 74.ru, citing the regional traffic police press service.
Four administrative notices were prepared for the 22-year-old operator. Investigators confirmed that the vehicle’s registration had been canceled after the sale of the car and that it was not covered by mandatory vehicle liability insurance. Additional findings showed that the tint on the VAZ’s windows did not meet regulatory standards, and a sticker labeling the vehicle as belonging to a “disabled person” had been affixed without justification.
Images circulated on the Telegram channel Shining Chelyabinsk depict the driver attempting to move the car on slick, wet asphalt. The vehicle skidded but did not regain motion. Because the suspension had been lowered, the wheels were concealed within the wheel arches, and the front-wheel camber appeared severely altered, contributing to the loss of traction.
A separate report notes that in the early hours in Khimki, a driver of a red Mercedes-Benz collapsed at a liquor store, a scene separate from the Chelyabinsk incident.
These events underscore ongoing concerns about vehicle modifications, registration status, and insurance compliance, along with the potential safety risks they pose on Canadian and American roadways, where adherence to equipment standards and regulatory checks remains critical. [Source: 74.ru; Telegram channel Shining Chelyabinsk]