Express tests for instant determination of the presence of alcohol intoxication can be received by the traffic police already in the coming year. This is reported by TASS with reference to a source in law enforcement agencies.
The exact date of the appearance of such devices will be known later, the agency interlocutor said.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs previously noted that the use of such tools will help reduce the time spent when drivers communicate with police officers, eliminate subjectivity and prevent conflicts.
In December, it was reported that in January-November 2021, more than 285 thousand drunk drivers were brought to justice in Russia. Another 163 thousand people received penalties for refusing medical examination after a traffic violation or inspection by an inspector.
Let’s add that Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a law on criminal punishment for drivers who repeatedly exceeded the speed limit and drove into the oncoming lane. The maximum penalty will be three years in prison.