On April 24, 2026, a unified road safety day will be held under the title "Two Wheels – Double Danger!"

April 23, 2026

With the arrival of spring, a large number of people eager to "ride with the wind" appear on the roads of our country. Motorcycles, mopeds, scooters – two-wheeled vehicles that are favored by speed enthusiasts. However, speed must be controlled. Inexperienced riding of two-wheeled motor vehicles and driver inattention lead to road traffic accidents involving motor transport.
In these accidents, often at fault are both motorcyclists, who violate speed limits, enter oncoming lanes when overtaking vehicles, and make sudden lane changes, as well as car drivers, who, having become unaccustomed to motorcyclists on the road during the winter period. All of this sometimes leads to irreparable consequences.
The State Automobile Inspectorate calls on owners of motor transport to strictly adhere to traffic rules.
Remember, before getting behind the wheel of a motorcycle, you must ensure you have a driver's license of the appropriate category. Operating a motor vehicle without the appropriate category entails an administrative penalty in the form of a fine ranging from 5 to 20 base units. The same actions, committed repeatedly within a year after an administrative penalty for the same violations, entail a fine ranging from 20 to 50 base units or administrative arrest. Criminal liability is also provided for operating a vehicle by a person who does not have the right to operate that vehicle, if such an act is committed repeatedly.
Special attention should be paid to equipment. The use of a protective helmet is a mandatory requirement for both the driver and the passenger. The helmet must be properly sized and securely fastened. In addition, it is recommended to use special motorcycle gear with protective inserts and clothing with reflective elements. This will not only minimize the severity of injuries in case of an accident but also make the motorcyclist more visible to car drivers in the dark or in poor visibility," explained the traffic police. Motorcyclists are strongly advised to maintain a maximally restrained riding style. A safe speed should be maintained, and sudden lane changes should be avoided.
Mutual respect on the road is the key to overall safety. Car drivers should look in their rearview mirrors more often and activate their turn signals in advance, while motorcyclists should anticipate the road situation.
Remember, high speed on a motorcycle reduces decision-making time and increases braking distance, which for two-wheeled vehicles is often longer than for cars.

Head of the Traffic Police Department of the Public Security Militia of the Glubokoye District Department of Internal Affairs
Police Lieutenant Colonel E.N. Khilko