In Ulan-Ude, traffic authorities halted a car driven by a child, a 10-year-old, according to the press office of the Republic Ministry of Internal Affairs. The incident unfolded on the night of April 3, when patrol officers on Sakhyanova Street observed a moving vehicle with its lights off. When the driver did not comply with a lawful stop request, the officers chose to follow the car, confirming that a minor was behind the wheel and that no one else was present in the cabin. (Republic Ministry of Internal Affairs report)
Rather than employing standard forceful stopping methods, the officers proceeded to monitor and accompany the vehicle as it moved. The car eventually reached the territory of the Myasocombinate microdistrict, where the minor driver collided with a street pole, prompting an immediate halt. (Agency statement)
The scene prompted rapid action, and the boy’s mother was summoned to the location. It was later clarified that the child had taken the car keys without permission and had decided to go for a late-night ride. The incident underscores the seriousness of allowing a child so young to access a family vehicle, highlighting concerns about supervision and vehicle safety. (Agency explanation)
Officials noted that the car had only recently been purchased, adding to the concerns about underage access to a newly acquired automobile. A preventive conversation was conducted with both the child and the mother at the scene to address the incident and outline potential safety and legal implications. (Agency briefing)
This event echoes prior reports from other regions about youths taking control of motor vehicles. Earlier coverage noted a case in Astrakhan where a young man took a taxi belonging to his father, and another instance involved a 17-year-old girl who lost control and crashed into a light pole. Such reports collectively emphasize the importance of secure vehicle storage and clear rules about who may operate a vehicle, particularly in homes with adolescents. (Regional reports attribution)