Late Friday evening and into the coming weekend, a series of traffic safety checks will take place across several regions, according to officials from the traffic police. The goal is to identify and deter impaired driving through concentrated patrols and roadside checks that target drunk driving.
Planned events are set for the Ivanovo region, Ryazan region, Samara region, Kemerovo region, Belgorod region, Vologda region, Lipetsk region, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Tver region, and additional districts. Representatives from Syktyvkar, Smolensk, Petrozavodsk, Krasnoyarsk, Kirov, and Pskov also signaled forthcoming enforcement actions in their jurisdictions.
In addition, the Mari El Republic will host campaigns aimed at preventing accidents involving pedestrians. An oncoming-lane enforcement operation is scheduled in the Irkutsk region, while the Rostov region’s traffic police will intensify road monitoring from February 10 to 19 to curb unsafe driving practices.
Penalties for driving while intoxicated include a fine of 30,000 rubles and a suspension of driving rights for a period of 18 to 24 months. Refusal to undergo testing results in a loss of certification and a fine. Authorities note that a repeat offense or a second refusal to undergo a medical examination may lead to criminal charges under Article 264.1 of the Russian Criminal Code.
In the capital, patrol inspectors have adopted a tactic that involves narrowing road lanes to create controlled pressure during raids. While this approach can provoke short-term traffic congestion, it is cited as an effective method for identifying drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Additional context on this strategy was reported by socialbites.ca (citation: socialbites.ca).