In the city of Cheremkhovo, located in the Irkutsk region, traffic police detained a 16-year-old girl who was riding a motorcycle while intoxicated. The authorities, represented by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Irkutsk Region, reported the incident as part of ongoing patrols aimed at improving road safety and protecting young people from dangerous driving practices. Officers were on duty when a motorcycle without proper licensing passed along Shchors Street. Behind the handlebars sat a young rider, with a passenger in the back seat, neither of whom wore helmets. When the police stopped the vehicle, the passenger fled into the nearby forest, creating a brief, tense moment for the officers and bystanders. The encounter underscored the immediate risk posed by unregistered and unhelmeted riders, especially in a city where traffic violations often involve minors and first-time offenders who lack appropriate training and supervision.
Investigators identified the rider as a 16-year-old student from one of Cheremkhovo’s schools. She did not possess a driver’s license and showed signs of intoxication. The scene was witnessed by an adult accompanying her, which prompted the officers to administer a field sobriety assessment. A breathalyzer test confirmed the presence of alcohol in her exhaled air. The testing followed standard safety and legal procedures designed to determine intoxication levels and to assess the child’s ability to control a vehicle. The incident highlighted the seriousness of underage driving and the potential consequences for both the minor and other road users if such behavior goes unchecked.
As a result of the stop, traffic inspectors drew up protocols for several violations: driving without a license, driving without a motorcycle helmet, riding without proper documentation, and operating a vehicle under the influence in a manner that raises safety concerns. These steps reflect a routine but essential process aimed at recording violations, initiating appropriate administrative actions, and preventing a recurrence of risky behavior on city streets. The authorities emphasized that all drivers, including youths, must comply with licensing requirements, protective gear mandates, and sobriety laws to ensure safe road conditions for everyone.
The incident concluded with the ongoing assessment of the motorcycle’s status and the broader inquiry into how such situations arise. In an unrelated moment, an older driver mistakenly collided with a builder following an unsuccessful overtaking maneuver, illustrating how misjudgments in one traffic scenario can cascade into additional hazards on busy roads. This reminder reinforces the importance of vigilance, proper training, and strict adherence to traffic laws to reduce the likelihood of similar occurrences in Cheremkhovo and surrounding communities.