Closing an ice crossing without proper authorization could lead to a severe fine of 1 million rubles
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Ice Crossing Operations Discontinued in Yakutia
Listen up, folks! The Management of the Federal Highway "Vilyuy" has pulled the plug on ice crossings over the Vilyuy and Aldan rivers as of April 15th and 18th, 2025, respectively. That means crossing these frozen paths is strictly prohibited, and the Yakutsk Transport Prosecutor's Office has got your back on this one.
Why the fuss? Well, driving a vehicle on the ice during the restrictions could land you in hot water, thanks to Article 9.10 of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Administrative Offenses Code. For individuals, the penalty is a fine of three to five thousand rubles, and for officials and legal entities, it's a hefty fine of twenty to fifty thousand rubles or one hundred thousand to one million rubles, respectively.
But that's not all. If you're running a passenger transportation service using these discontinued ice crossings, you could be facing criminal charges under Part 1 of Article 238 of the Russian Criminal Code. That's a potential prison sentence of up to two years for providing services that don't meet safety requirements.
To add a chill to the situation, Part 1 of Article 109 of the Russian Criminal Code also establishes criminal liability for causing death by negligence. The authorities in Yakutia are urging residents and visitors to steer clear of these discontinued ice crossings to avoid endangering their lives and the lives of others. As they say, one trip onto the ice could cost you your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Now, it's essential to understand the environmental risks involved in crossing these ice crossings. Due to the thawing permafrost, the terrain in Yakutia has become unstable, creating hazards like sudden ice collapses or vehicle entrapment during unauthorized crossings. To stay informed about seasonal ice-road statuses, it's best to consult Yakutia's regional traffic codes or the Russian Federation's Code of Administrative Offenses. Keep an eye out for information on unauthorized use of restricted transport routes, environmental damage from off-route vehicle operation, and safety violations in climate-vulnerable zones.
Stay smart, stay safe, and keep your feet on the ground—not on the ice!
- Negligence can lead to severe consequences, as outlined in Part 1 of Article 109 of the Russian Criminal Code, which establishes criminal liability for causing death by negligence, especially in Yakutsk where unstable terrain due to thawing permafrost creates hazards like ice collapses and vehicle entrapment during unauthorized ice crossings.
- The discontinuation of ice crossings over the Vilyuy and Aldan rivers in Yakutsk, effective from April 15th and 18th, 2025, respectively, means that crossing these frozen paths is not only prohibited but also comes with penalties under Article 9.10 of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Administrative Offenses Code, ranging from a fine of three to five thousand rubles for individuals to fines of twenty to fifty thousand rubles for officials and legal entities, respectively.
- As sports events and other activities in Yakutsk increasingly focus on promoting safe and responsible practices, organizers must be aware of the discontinuation of ice crossings over the Vilyuy and Aldan rivers in 2025, and ensure their events adhere to all safety requirements to avoid violations and potential criminal charges under Part 1 of Article 238 of the Russian Criminal Code for providing services that don't meet safety requirements.
