Traffic Stops: Inspector Authority to Ask Motorists to Exit the Vehicle

The draft decision from the Ministry of the Interior outlines how a police inspector may direct a driver or a passenger to exit the vehicle. This is described as a practical step to ensure safety and order during a traffic stop, but it can also come into play when personal searches or other procedural actions are conducted. The proposed rule emphasizes that complying with such a request is part of the lawful procedure during road checks and related enforcement activities. The measure aims to provide officers with a clear method to manage scenarios where occupants might pose a risk or when rapid verification of identity and credentials is necessary. While the language focuses on the mechanics of the stop, it also signals the balance between public safety duties and the rights of road users during traffic enforcement. (Source attribution: Gazeta.ru)