In Nizhnevartovsk, a Limousine driver associated with Lincoln brand allegedly insulted traffic inspectors and struck a inspector in the face, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug Yugra. The incident prompted a police response and the initiation of an official investigation.
Authorities reported that a limousine was stopped for a routine documents check. The driver, a 46-year-old man, exhibited signs of intoxication and did not possess a valid license. He refused to enter the official vehicle, then became aggressive and directed abusive language at the police officers on the scene.
Witnesses in the car attempted to calm the driver, but he flailed his arms, damaged a police uniform, and elbowed one inspector in the face. It was later confirmed that the man had previously had his license revoked for drunk driving. A breathalyzer test indicated a concentration of 0.45 milligrams per liter, signaling alcohol impairment at the time of the stop.
Multiple charges were opened against the driver, including repeated DUI under Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code, violence against a law enforcement officer under Part 1 of Article 318, and insult to an official under Article 319. The limousine was impounded as part of the investigation. This incident adds to a broader pattern of traffic safety violations that authorities monitor closely across the Russian Federation. [Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug Yugra attribution]
Earlier reports from the region described a separate incident in which a female driver collided with three vehicles, left the scene, and assaulted a traffic police officer. These events highlight the ongoing emphasis on road safety and the enforcement of DUI laws across the area. [Attribution: regional law enforcement statements]