In the Krasnodar Territory, a criminal case was opened concerning a resident of the Tikhoretsky district who dragged a traffic police inspector about 20 meters along the road while operating a vehicle. This information was released on the official website of the Investigative Committee of the Krasnodar Territory, Russian Federation. The incident occurred on the night of January 22, 2023. The driver declined to comply with the inspector’s stop signal and attempted to drive away from the scene.
When the vehicle halted at a prohibited traffic signal at the intersection with Oktyabrskaya Street, one of the traffic police inspectors rushed toward the car and opened the driver’s door to curb the unlawful actions of the suspect. Meanwhile, the aggressor sought to conceal his movements and obstruct the legitimate demands of the law enforcement official and activated the vehicle in an attempt to flee.
The inspector managed to hold onto the car as it was being dragged, and the driver dragged the vehicle for roughly 20 meters before the officer was able to reach the handbrake and bring the car to a stop. The driver was charged with using violence against a government official under Part 1 of Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This offense carries a potential penalty of up to five years of imprisonment.
Earlier reports from the region note a separate incident in Chuvashia involving a female driver who was found to be intoxicated and transporting children without appropriate child seats; she was stopped approximately one hour after the first event and was fined. The cumulative context highlights ongoing concerns about road safety, lawful compliance by motorists during police stops, and the legal consequences for any form of interference with official duties. Local authorities emphasize that acts of violence or obstruction toward police officers are treated seriously and investigated thoroughly to ensure public safety and the integrity of law enforcement actions.