Law enforcement authorities in Almaty heightened their response capabilities.
Almaty Governance Cranks Up Traffic Safety Initiative
The city of Almaty is gearing up for a significant crackdown on vehicular misconduct, as reported by Almaty.tv, following a statement from the city's Police Department press service. This escalated police presence is in conjunction with a nationwide, two-day event dubbed "Safe Road".
Colonel of Police Jandos Murataliev, head of the Administrative Police Department of the city's Police Department, elucidated the objective of this operation:
The "Safe Road" campaign will extend from September 22 to 24, with the police force being on high alert during this period. The primary focus of the event personnel will be to identify and prevent infractions of traffic rules, ranging from minor violations to major offenses, such as driving under the influence, wrong-way driving, seatbelt neglect, mobile phone usage while driving, absence of license plates, and vehicles exhibiting evident signs of damage.
In addition to the aforementioned efforts, the department will launch educational campaigns geared towards drivers and pedestrians, underscoring the importance of abiding by traffic regulations. Frequently, road traffic accidents are not solely the fault of drivers; pedestrians must adhere to traffic rules as well. Murataliev emphasized this point emphatically:
Although specific traffic rules associated with the "Safe Road" event in Almaty remain undisclosed, general enforcement may include stringent DUI regulations, seatbelt and child restraint compliance checks, mobile phone usage prohibitions while driving, and robust pedestrian crossing priority enforcement. Always confirm rules through official channels, such as the Almaty City Police Department or Kazakhstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs traffic safety portal. Stay safe on the roads!
- The Almaty Police Department, in concert with the nationwide "Safe Road" event, aims to prioritize traffic safety, focusing on preventing road accidents and enforcing traffic regulations.
- During the "Safe Road" campaign from September 22 to 24, the police force in Almaty will intensify their efforts, weed out violations of traffic rules, and ensure compliance with traffic safety requirements.
- Colonel Jandos Murataliev, head of the Administrative Police Department, advises all road users to prioritize safety by following traffic laws, such as crossing streets only at designated crossings, and encourages caution from drivers, particularly in terms of adhering to speed limits.
- Ignoring traffic regulations during the "Safe Road" campaign may attract stricter enforcement, as the authorities have expressed their intention to crack down on offenses such as driving under the influence, mobile phone usage while driving, and absence of license plates.
