Strict Behavior Regulations Implemented in Russia
In an effort to prioritise safety and efficiency on Russian roads, the updated traffic rules now require drivers to yield and allow emergency vehicles to pass without delay. This new framework aligns with common international standards and Russia's increasing focus on traffic safety and regulatory enforcement.
The updated rules mandate that drivers must immediately move to the roadside or the nearest safe location to clear a lane for emergency vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for drivers to block or follow closely behind these vehicles. Failure to comply with these regulations is considered a violation that can result in administrative fines and potential penalties, especially if it obstructs or delays emergency response.
The Russian government has recently approved a bill to significantly increase fines for failing to let emergency vehicles pass, up to 7,500 rubles. Repeat violations could potentially lead to license suspension or other administrative measures. The changes aim to ensure the safety and efficiency of emergency services in Russia, saving lives by ensuring the prompt arrival of emergency vehicles at incident scenes and reducing secondary accidents.
The new rules are a response to a high number of drivers ignoring the requirement to yield to emergency services. Ambulance vehicles are the most affected by these violations, followed by fire and police vehicles. Over 100,000 such violations are recorded annually in Russia.
These changes in traffic rules came into effect starting from late July. It is crucial for drivers to switch lanes or pull over to the side of the road if it's safe to do so, when an approaching emergency vehicle is detected. Driving alongside emergency vehicles at the same speed or overtaking or passing vehicles with emergency signals is also forbidden under the new rules.
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- The Russian government has enacted policy-and-legislation to increase fines for not letting emergency vehicles pass, which is a frequent issue on Russian roads, particularly with ambulances.
- Failure to adhere to the new traffic rules, which mandate immediate move-over to the roadside or a safe location for emergency vehicles to pass, can result in administrative fines and penalties, as part of Russia's general-news focus on traffic safety and enforcement.
