Youth Driving Incidents Rise 16.5% in 2022 (Russia)

During the first half of 2022, Russia saw a notable rise in road accidents involving young drivers who are under the legal age for holding a driving licence. According to RIA Novosti, which cited the Road Safety Research Center of Russia and data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the share of incidents linked to motorists aged 10 to 16 increased by 16.5 percent compared with the same period the previous year. This trend reflects a broader pattern in traffic safety and highlights the specific risks associated with early driving experiences. The figures are drawn from a comparative analysis of the first six months of 2022 versus the same window in 2021 and illustrate how even small shifts in age-related licensing can influence road safety outcomes across the country.