In the heart of Moscow, on Pyatnitskaya Street, a confrontation unfolded when a driver attacked an inspector from the Moscow Parking Area Manager who had photographed the vehicle for a parking violation. This incident was reported via the Telegram channel of the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office, signaling the seriousness with which authorities view violations and the safety concerns raised by on-site enforcement actions.
According to prosecutors, the driver not only insulted the inspector but also used physical force in an attempt to seize the service tablet used to document the violation. The altercation escalated as the man grabbed the tool from the inspector’s grasp and fled the scene, leaving behind a tense moment that was captured by the inspector’s dashboard camera and the security footage installed around the location.
The footage shows that the truck driver, realizing the inspector was recording, stepped out from behind the vehicle and engaged in a confrontation. After the clash, the driver drove away without placing the hydraulic side of the van in the transport position, a detail that could have further complicated the responders’ assessment of the situation and the vehicle’s status at the time of the incident.
Authorities have identified the truck driver and have initiated criminal proceedings. He faces potential charges for violence against a state official under Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, for insulting behavior under Article 319, and for theft under Article 161, reflecting a multi-faceted case that implicates respect for public enforcement and the rule of law.
Earlier reports indicate an unrelated incident in Bashkiria involving a married couple, though details remain separate from the Moscow case and are being treated as a separate matter within the broader spectrum of traffic enforcement enforcement challenges documented by regional authorities.