In the city of Sochi, two men aged 36 and 39 were fined for interfering with traffic by riding horses along the roads and sidewalks. The penalties were issued for violations of traffic rules, according to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Krasnodar Territory. The authorities noted that law enforcement officers determined the misconduct after observing a series of online posts showing two riders creating disturbances on public roads in the resort area. The action highlights the tension between unconventional forms of travel and established traffic regulations in urban settings. (Source: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Krasnodar Territory.)
The police report details how the incidents were identified. It cites multiple publications on social media that depicted horses and riders blocking movement on busy routes, prompting a police response. Officials stated that the online material helped them track down the individuals and verify the violations, leading to official administrative measures. (Source: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Krasnodar Territory.)
According to the administrative code, the riders faced concrete consequences. One rider, involved in a farm operation, faced a fine for violating pedestrian safety rules while participating in traffic. The second rider faced charges under a separate provision related to petty hooliganism, with penalties in the form of fines or brief detention. The applicable sections of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation outline fines ranging from several hundred rubles to more serious penalties, depending on the specific behavior and circumstances. (Source: Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, relevant articles.)
Video evidence circulated earlier showing at least five vehicles and drivers being blocked along the Dzhubga-Sochi highway, with clips circulating on social networks. Local authorities emphasized that such footage, when verified, can be instrumental in enforcing traffic rules and public safety in tourist zones. The incident underlines the ongoing challenge of balancing entertainment or agricultural activities with road safety and the rights of other road users. (Source: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Krasnodar Territory.)
In this case, authorities stressed the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, even when engaging in nonstandard modes of transportation or rural work. The measures taken against the two riders reflect a broader effort to maintain orderly traffic flow in popular resort areas while ensuring that any activity near roadways does not endanger motorists or pedestrians. The episode also illustrates how social media can influence law enforcement and public perception of traffic safety, prompting quicker responses when public order is affected. (Source: Krasnodar Territory Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.)