Russian skater Alina Zagitova faces possible fines for traffic violations after a video post and legal commentary
A prominent Russian figure skater, Olympic champion Alina Zagitova, may be subject to a fine if authorities determine she violated traffic rules. According to lawyer Sergei Radko, as reported by Socialbites, there are scenarios where a driver could lose the right to operate a vehicle.
Radko explained that a fine of 1,000 rubles is possible for passing through a traffic signal that is clearly prohibitive for crossing. If the same violation occurs again within a year, penalties can increase to either 5,000 rubles or deprivation of driving rights. For an accurate classification of any single incident, it is necessary to review footage from all cameras at the location of the supposed violation. The outcome depends on a complete set of recorded data from multiple monitoring points.
Zagitova posted a clip showing her driving a black Mercedes-Benz SUV, which drew attention from online observers. The video appeared to show Zagitova crossing at a moment when pedestrians still had a green signal at a nearby crosswalk, suggesting potential timing issues with the light cycle.
Alina Zagitova rose to fame after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Olympic Games. Beyond the Olympic title, she captured the World Cup gold in 2019 and earned both gold and silver medals at the European Championships in 2018 and 2019.
In recent seasons, Zagitova has been less active in major competitive events, missing the 2020 and 2021 campaigns. However, she has not publicly announced retirement. In February of the previous year, she took part as the captain of a Channel One Cup team event, contributing to a victory for the Red Machine team.
There have been past accusations from her former coach, including claims that Zagitova used a mobile phone while driving and ran a red light. Authorities and observers continue to follow any new developments in this case. Source: Socialbites