In Krasnoyarsk Achinsk, a man under the influence of alcohol attempted to flee law enforcement by riding a snowmobile across asphalt. This incident was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to the report, a snowmobile, while traversing a portion of 5 July Street in a nonstandard surface situation, drew the attention of traffic inspectors who were monitoring the area for safety violations. The rider ignored the officers as they signaled for him to stop and continued on his way, performing dangerous maneuvers that nearly caused the snowmobile to topple. The pursuit ended when authorities managed to halt him and bring the situation under control.
The individual, a 38-year-old resident of Krasnoyarsk, explained that he had come from a forest gathering with friends where alcohol had been consumed. Following the incident, the snowmobile was secured in a private parking area and the man faced an administrative protocol under the relevant provisions of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The case references the applicable statute off Article 12.8, Part 1, which covers violations related to driving or operating vehicles in a manner dangerous to the public and constitutes a violation requiring administrative sanctions.
Earlier reports indicated that the driver had previously operated an SUV in Podolsk and was part of a sequence where multiple vehicles attempted to drive away from a police chase. Observers noted that in that episode four vehicles moved away from the pursuit, highlighting continued risks associated with evading law enforcement and operating motorized transport in a compromised condition.
There have been other incidents in different cities that illustrate a similar pattern: a drunk operator on a snowmobile or other vehicle engages in risky behavior, sometimes escalating to a confrontation with police in the early hours of the day or after night hours. In Yoshkar-Ola, a similar case occurred in February when a snowmobile rider who was intoxicated initiated a race with the police, underscoring a broader public safety concern about impaired operation of motorized transport. These events demonstrate a consistent legal and safety framework in Russian jurisdictions that addresses alcohol impairment and reckless driving, with penalties designed to deter repeat offenses and protect bystanders and responders on the road and in public spaces. [Source: Press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs]