Complaint lodged over imposed fine for nonexistent sidewalk in the area
Spotlight on Makinsk Local Over Traffic Violation Dispute
Social media is buzzing over a resident of Makinsk, claiming an impossible traffic violation. The discussed incident took place on April 23, on Moscow Street, as reported by Liter.kz.
The man, identified as Andrei, asserts that he was issued a fine for cycling off the sidewalk - a location he claims never existed in that stretch of the road. To back his assertion, Andrei provided a video. Subsequently, a police officer contacted him, citing a pedestrian crossing ("zebra") that he equally denies exists at the location.
Such claims are not new for Andrei; Liter.kz also reported a previous noise violation fine at a rented house without electricity, where candles were used.
Following the video, the Akmolinsk region police department carried out an inspection. According to their official statement, the citizen was fined under Article 615, Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan - for crossing the roadway in the zone of visibility of an unregulated pedestrian crossing, creating an accident situation. The department acknowledged Andrei admitted to the violation and noted his history of disturbing public order.
In general, cyclists are expected to follow all traffic laws applicable to drivers or use designated bike lanes when they are available. In regions without bike lanes, cyclists typically ride on the right side of the road as far to the right as practicable. For specific Kazakh traffic laws, cyclists are expected to follow similar rules as other vehicles and exercise caution when sharing roads without bike lanes. However, to fully understand the specific regulations regarding bicycle usage on roadways without sidewalks in Makinsk, it is advised to consult local traffic authorities and legal resources in Kazakhstan.
- The ongoing dispute in Makinsk, centering on a traffic violation claim by a resident named Andrei, has garnered attention on social media.
- Andrei, who lives in Makinsk, has asserted that he was improperly fined for cycling off the sidewalk on Moscow Street, a location he insists does not exist in that area.
- Akmolinsk regional police, after conducting an inspection, agreed with Andrei's allegation that a pedestrian crossing (zebra) at the specified location is non-existent.
- However, the department also stated that Andrei had admitted to violating a different traffic law, as per Article 615, Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for crossing the roadway in a visibility zone of an unregulated pedestrian crossing.
- To comply with traffic laws in Kazakhstan, cyclists are expected to follow rules applicable to drivers when bike lanes are not available, and seek guidance from local traffic authorities or legal resources for Policies and Legislation concerning bicycle usage on roadways without sidewalks in Makinsk.
