Authorities in Tomsk have uncovered 18 instances of hazardous transgressions committed by adolescents
In a bid to ensure road safety and uphold the law, the GIBDD in the Tomsk region has been actively enforcing regulations against handing control of a vehicle to minors without a driving license.
During a recent preventive event aimed at curbing traffic violations by minors, six instances were identified where adults had given control of their vehicles to underage drivers without valid licenses. No new cases were reported from July 11 to 18.
The authorities, in these cases, have sent information to departments for minors for further preventive work with teenagers and their parents. Those responsible for such actions face administrative penalties of 30,000 rubles (approximately several hundred USD depending on the exchange rate), as outlined in Article 12.7, Part 3 of the Russian Federation's Code of Administrative Offenses.
Moreover, 11 vehicles of the violators were impounded. It's important to note that such traffic violations pose a real threat to the life and health of minors as well as other road users.
The GIBDD in the Tomsk region emphasizes that handing over control of a vehicle to a minor without a license is unacceptable. The preventive event in the Tomsk region has resulted in the identification of additional traffic violations, and the ongoing event continues to educate minors and their parents about the dangers and consequences of such actions.
During the same period, 12 cases of minors driving without a license were identified. Preventive talks and explanatory work continue to be a key focus, ensuring that the message about the importance of adhering to traffic laws reaches the intended audience.
The Tomsk region's commitment to enforcing traffic laws and promoting road safety among minors is commendable. It serves as a reminder that everyone has a role to play in ensuring the safety of our roads.
- To promote general news about road safety and upholding the law, the GIBDD in the Tomsk region has expanded their focus beyond just traffic violations by minors without licenses, also providing education-and-self-development programs to ensure minors and their parents understand the dangers and consequences of such actions.
- While enforcing regulations against crimes-and-justice such as handing control of a vehicle to minors without a driving license, the authorities in the Tomsk region are also keen on reporting these cases to relevant departments for further preventive work, acknowledging that such actions can have significant repercussions affecting not only minors but also other road users.
