During a cross‑departmental briefing, officials summarized the road safety work completed over the past year. A key point came from Alexander Gorovoy, the first deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, who outlined ongoing efforts to advance a system that automatically handles traffic violations. The project aims to streamline enforcement, reduce delays, and improve safety outcomes for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Currently, more than 25,000 monitoring complexes are deployed across Russia’s road network. Their widespread presence enables authorities to identify and address violations more efficiently, contributing to improvements in traffic management. The deployment has allowed for the elimination of approximately 1,500 high-risk road segments each year, a trend that has persisted for four consecutive years. This structural improvement helps reduce dangerous bottlenecks and enhances overall road safety for all users.
Gorovoy underscored that the joint work of executive authorities yielded a tangible public health benefit. Last year’s data show a 5 percent decrease in fatalities from car accidents, a reduction that translates to more than 700 lives saved. The results reflect coordinated actions across agencies, sustained investment in safety infrastructure, and a continued push toward data-driven enforcement and prevention strategies.
- Research and public demonstrations of the safety systems can be viewed on YouTube
Source: traffic police