The State Traffic Inspectorate has announced a series of scheduled checks titled “Bus,” aimed at road safety in the Moscow region. The operation is set to take place from December 11 to December 17, and the announcement was shared through the ministry’s Telegram channel. The intent is clear: a focused effort to ensure buses meet safety standards and operate within the law while on public routes. This initiative underscores the authorities’ commitment to reducing risks on passenger transport by enforcing compliance across the fleet.
From today through the end of the week, traffic police will verify that drivers adhere to the mandated work and rest schedules, confirm the technical condition of buses, and actively prevent violations during passenger transportation. The checks are designed to address multiple potential weak points in the transport process, including hours worked by drivers, vehicle maintenance status, and adherence to scheduled routes. By doing so, inspectors aim to create safer travel conditions for passengers and curb practices that could compromise safety on busy roads. The announcement highlights that these measures are part of ongoing efforts to monitor and enforce regulatory standards across the transport sector.
The State Traffic Inspectorate stated that the raid is part of a broader objective to lower accident rates in passenger transport and to strengthen oversight of both legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who operate passenger services. The focus is on ensuring that all operators comply with the relevant legal requirements when carrying out transportation activities, with a view to improving overall road safety and accountability within the sector. This approach aligns with general traffic safety policy and reflects a proactive stance toward preventing unsafe practices before they lead to incidents, as indicated by the inspectorate. [Source: State Traffic Inspectorate]
Last week, traffic police conducted a Tachograph raid in the Moscow region, where inspectors checked the presence and proper use of a device designed to monitor drivers’ work and rest cycles. The probe found that 815 drivers faced administrative liability under Part 1 of Article 11.23 of the Administrative Code for driving without a tachograph, including violations related to the use rules. The findings highlight how crucial compliance with tachograph requirements is for maintaining safe operation across motor transport enterprises and underscore the ongoing focus on proper tracking of driver hours as part of road safety enforcement. [Source: State Traffic Inspectorate]
A separate incident was reported in Moscow where a vehicle left the roadway and collided with a barrier after leaving a parking facility, illustrating how safety enforcement intersects with real-world risks. This incident serves as a reminder of the broader context in which inspectors operate, emphasizing the importance of vehicle readiness, driver alertness, and adherence to safety protocols in all aspects of urban and regional transport. [Source: State Traffic Inspectorate]