A Russian court in St. Petersburg’s Primorsky District imposed a one-year restriction on a singer and former member of the Leningrad group Stanislav Baretsky. The ruling was disclosed by the city courts’ joint press service.
On the night of August 9, Baretsky was driving a VAZ 21053 along the Western High Speed Diameter when a barrier at a toll checkpoint was struck. He continued along the roadway before leaving the scene. The court’s briefing confirmed the incident and the subsequent administrative procedure.
During the hearing Baretsky admitted to hitting the barrier but said he did not realize the act constituted an accident. He was held administratively responsible under Part 2 of Article 12.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for leaving the scene of a traffic incident. The court noted his acknowledgment of the event and the lack of intention to evaded accountability in its decision.
When addressing the episode the day prior, Baretsky expressed dissatisfaction with the toll charged for traveling two kilometers on the Western High Speed Diameter, describing the fee as 600 rubles on the way to his cottage. The court’s briefing refrained from private commentary and focused on the legal matter and its consequences.
Earlier, blogger Ilya Bondarev had published commentary about an accident in Mexico, a separate matter that was referenced in the public discussion around Baretsky’s case. The city courts joint press service provided the context of these notes to outline the broader informational backdrop surrounding the incident.