Drones were ignored by a driver in Tula region, leading to a fine imposed upon him.
Russian Truck Driver Fined for Refusing Drone Inspection
A Russian truck driver was fined 2,000 rubles by a court for refusing to allow a traffic police officer to inspect his vehicle for possible drones. The incident occurred in the Tula region, according to reports.
The driver of a GAZon truck was stopped by the traffic police to check for possible drone transportation. However, the driver refused to open the cargo compartment, citing the loss of the key to the rear door. The driver later found the key and complied with the demand to open the cargo compartment.
The specific law that the driver disobeyed was not specified in the reports. Nevertheless, a protocol was drawn up against the driver for disobeying a lawful order from the police.
This incident is part of a broader context of enhanced security and control measures involving unmanned aerial systems in Russia. The country is actively developing a regulated infrastructure for drone operation, including creating landing sites and control systems across all regions to ensure safe operation and prevent unauthorized use.
Increased government control and regulation measures, including fines for violations involving technology use and hardware, have been enacted recently in Russia to protect national security and control information access. Refusal to comply with drone inspection orders by traffic police would trigger fines as part of these broader enforcement efforts.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in the Irkutsk region, drones launched from a truck were involved. The governor of the Irkutsk region provided information about the incident, but no other details were available.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian truck drivers transporting containers with drones did not know their contents. He further added that the drivers were "simply doing their job."
However, a source told ABC News that the drones were in "portable homes" carried by trucks. The specific type of drones used in the attack was not specified.
No information was provided about any legal consequences for the truck drivers involved in the Irkutsk incident. Moreover, there was no response from the Russian authorities regarding the drone attacks.
References:
[1] RIA Novosti
[2] TASS
[3] The Moscow Times
- The fining of the truck driver for refusing a drone inspection falls under the category of 'crime-and-justice', as it involves a legal consequence for disobeying a lawful order.
- The broader context of enhanced security measures involving drones in Russia, including fines for violations, can be classified as 'general-news' and 'politics', as it reflects changes in government policy and national security practices.
