In Gulkevichi, a town in Krasnodar Territory, traffic police took action after observing a driver speeding along a sidewalk as a car left the ground and briefly gripped the air before landing. The incident was shared through the Telegram channel of the regional interior ministry, drawing swift attention from residents and authorities alike.
Footage circulating on social networks captured a Lada Niva racing along the pavement, hopping over irregularities in the road, and accelerating into brief airborne moments as it rode the curb. The visual bypass of ordinary driving norms raised immediate concerns about pedestrian safety and vehicle control in what is normally a quiet urban corridor.
Law enforcement identified the driver as a 19-year-old local student. The police report explained that the young man had come from Krasnodar for a weekend trip and borrowed his father’s car for the excursion. This detail underscored a lapse in judgment driven by impulse rather than planned risk, and it prompted a thorough police response to ensure accountability.
The youth was located by authorities, brought to the station, and he admitted to the reckless stunt. He faced the proceedings outlined in Part 2 of the relevant Code of Administrative Offenses. The case resulted in a monetary penalty, with a fine of 2,000 rubles imposed for driving on sidewalks and pedestrian paths, a measure intended to deter dangerous behavior and protect public safety in shared spaces.
As a point of contrast, a separate, older incident in Norilsk is noted, where a former dump truck driver faced a high-stakes situation involving a diesel locomotive. The account describes a moment of insufficient braking in a critical moment that led to a collision, illustrating how operator error can have severe consequences in heavy-vehicle scenarios and emphasizing the importance of vigilance and proper control under demanding conditions.