The Moscow State Traffic Inspectorate has announced checkpoints targeting drunk driving on February 22 through February 25. This update comes via the agency’s Telegram channel, which has been used to relay supervisory notices to the public.
The agency confirmed that a sobriety sweep will take place in Moscow during the specified dates. Officials urged motorists and pedestrians who witness unsafe driving to report concerns to law enforcement, emphasizing that reckless or intoxicated driving endangers everyone on the road.
The ministry urged all road users to help identify drivers who exhibit dangerous behavior or operate vehicles under the influence, and to report such incidents to the police for timely intervention and enforcement.
In related past actions, authorities in Tyumen Region detained a 16-year-old who was behind the wheel of a VAZ-2105 at the request of his mother, who allegedly allowed him to drive after consuming alcohol. The minor faced charges for driving without a license, and the mother faced charges for allowing a minor to operate a vehicle. The police towed the vehicle to a secure parking area and initiated formal proceedings.
Current penalties for driving by an unlicensed operator include a fine in the range of 5,000 to 15,000 rubles. Transferring control of a vehicle to someone without the proper credentials carries a higher fine, up to 30,000 rubles.
Earlier incidents in Voronezh Region involved a collision where a Zhiguli reportedly went off a bridge after a 19-year-old driver and two female passengers were aboard. Authorities cited this as a cautionary example of the risks associated with impaired driving and inexperience behind the wheel.
Public safety campaigns like these are part of ongoing efforts to reduce road fatalities and injuries linked to alcohol impairment. By coordinating with local police and encouraging citizen reports, authorities aim to deter risky behavior, improve enforcement, and promote responsible driving practices across Russia. The emphasis remains on immediate reporting of suspected intoxicated driving, to enable rapid intervention and protect road users. [Source: Moscow State Traffic Inspectorate]