In Anapa, local traffic police detained a driver of a VAZ-2104 who appeared intoxicated behind the wheel. The man argued with officers and repeatedly insisted that his actions should be remembered, a moment captured and reported on the Telegram channel of the city’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The incident drew attention not only for the confrontation itself but for the broader message it sent about road safety and the scrutiny that follows any sign of impaired driving.
The 36-year-old driver initially refused to undergo a field sobriety test at the scene. He eventually agreed to undergo a poisoning check at a medical facility, where investigators confirmed that he was intoxicated. This sequence underscores the standard procedure in such cases: if immediate testing is declined at the scene, authorities typically transition the evaluation to a controlled medical environment to ensure accurate results and proper documentation. The incident illustrates how police balance enforcement with the rights of individuals while maintaining rigorous evidence gathering in cases involving suspected intoxication.
In connection with the violations identified in relation to the driver, officers prepared administrative offense protocols for several infractions. The violations included alterations to the vehicle that affected visibility and safety, specifically tinted windows that may impede clear assessment of the driver’s condition. Additional protocols addressed the absence of an OSAGO policy, a requirement under regional traffic safety regulations, along with fines for other traffic rule violations that had not been paid on time. As part of the enforcement action, the vehicle was towed to a private parking facility, a standard measure when a car is deemed unfit for immediate operation or when it presents ongoing administrative concerns until resolution can be reached with the owner.
Context from prior cases in the region highlights similar enforcement patterns. Earlier reports noted that Novokuznetsk traffic police stopped a Toyota Corolla bearing a sticker associated with the “Association of the Untouchables of Kuzbass.” In that case, officers issued a substantial number of protocols—24 new ones—on top of a large backlog of unpaid fines tied to previous traffic violations, illustrating how authorities track multiple outstanding issues on a single vehicle and its owner. These instances collectively emphasize the ongoing focus on road safety, compliance with vehicle insurance requirements, and the need for timely payment of penalties to prevent further legal and logistical complications for drivers. [Source: Telegram channel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Anapa]