In the Republic of Buryatia, a man faced consequences after two simultaneous incidents of drunk driving. The public prosecutor’s office reported the case, detailing that in October 2022 the individual operated a vehicle while intoxicated on two separate occasions and used two different cars belonging to him in each episode. In both instances, traffic police detected the violations. It was also noted that at that time the man had already been punished for driving while intoxicated and for refusing to undergo a medical examination.
The court held the driver responsible for two offenses under Part 1 of Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The sentence imposed was two years and four months of probation, with a three-year probationary period, and a three-year ban on activities related to operating a motor vehicle.
According to the court decision, both vehicles involved in the offenses were transferred into state revenue, as stated by the prosecutor’s office.
Earlier reports noted that a drunk driver from Kansk attempted to offer an excuse, but the traffic police did not accept it as valid.
The case emphasizes authorities’ stance on repeat offenses involving impaired driving and the use of multiple vehicles in a single offender’s repertoire. Legal observers note that the verdict reflects a trend toward stricter oversight for repeat offenders and reinforces that repeated intoxicated driving carries distinct penalties beyond initial sanctions. The decision also highlights the role of traffic police in identifying violations and the continuity of punishment for previous driving under the influence and noncompliance with medical checks, a pattern that contributes to public safety efforts across the region.
Experts suggest that the ruling may influence how similar cases are prosecuted in Russia’s federal system, particularly regarding probation terms, vehicle-related restrictions, and revenue allocation of seized vehicles. The public hearing serves as a reminder of ongoing enforcement and the judiciary’s effort to deter repeat offenses through meaningful consequences. The prosecutor’s office and court correspondence in this instance underscores a commitment to accountability for drivers who endanger road users while under the influence and who repeat offenses after prior penalties have been imposed, thereby reinforcing the rule of law in the transportation sector, according to official statements. [Prosecutor’s Office]