Almaty Deploys Motorcycle Police Patrols, Reports Our Website
Almaty's Police Deploy Motorcycles to Tackle Traffic Chaos and Violations
The city's police department has announced the launch of motorcycle patrols, with officers now monitoring traffic conditions, identifying violations, and helping ease congestion from two wheels.
A total of 30 motorcycles have been deployed across the city, allowing officers to navigate more swiftly, bypass traffic jams, and reach incident scenes faster.
How Else Police Patrol the Streets
Almaty had previously introduced e-scooter patrols, with officers taking to electric scooters to monitor riders using the same devices. In just one day, they recorded nearly 70 violations—including cases of underage scooter use.
Most offenses were familiar: riding double, taking to the road instead of the sidewalk, disregarding traffic rules, and dangerous behavior in traffic. The scooter patrol format proved effective, enabling officers to move quickly through the city center and target high-violation zones more efficiently.
Kazakhstan has also experimented with other unconventional patrol methods. In 2024, for instance, police in the East Kazakhstan Region began using Segways after completing specialized training to operate them safely in urban traffic.
These patrols were primarily deployed in parks, along waterfronts, and in pedestrian-heavy areas. Segways allowed officers to maneuver swiftly without obstructing foot traffic while remaining mobile in spaces inaccessible to cars.
Earlier, we reported that Almaty will tighten vehicle regulations starting in 2027.
See also: Astana Cracks Down—Police Step Up Driver Checks, Monitor Pedestrians
