Underage individuals are barred from purchasing gasoline for mopeds and pit bikes.
In recent times, a troubling trend has emerged in various regions of Russia, with an increase in incidents involving minors operating motor vehicles not intended for public roads. The State Auto Inspectorate has reported this surge, attributing it to parents purchasing such vehicles for their children.
One such region grappling with this issue is Zabaykalsky Krai, where discussions are underway to restrict gasoline sales to minors operating mopeds and pit-bikes without a driver's license. However, as of now, no publicly available information indicates specific plans for such restrictions in Zabaykalsky Krai, similar to the regulations already in place in Tatarstan.
Tatarstan has taken a proactive approach to address this issue, imposing fines on individuals, officials, and legal entities for selling gasoline to children. To further curb this issue, proposed measures include a ban on fuel sales to minors without a driver's license, the development of educational programs for teenagers, and a requirement to sell protective gear with motor vehicles.
The discussions in Zabaykalsky Krai are not limited to fuel sales restrictions. The region is also considering the development of educational programs for teenagers, a requirement to sell protective gear with motor vehicles, and stricter warnings or significant fines for enhanced social, moral, and administrative responsibility for road safety.
The impetus for these discussions in Zabaykalsky Krai was a traffic accident involving a 13-year-old boy and his 14-year-old passenger, both without a license or protective gear, in Krasnokamensk on August 6. Both children were hospitalized following the accident.
The issue of minors operating mopeds and motorcycles without a license or protective gear has been a concern in Krasnokamensk, and the Legislative Assembly of Zabaykalsky Krai plans to consider proposals similar to those in Tatarstan in the near future.
Children's Rights Ombudsman Natalia Epova has highlighted that many adults violate traffic rules, setting a bad example for children. The issue of increasing parental responsibility for the upbringing of minors is also being discussed in Zabaykalsky Krai.
For the most current and specific information, checking with local government websites, the regional transport authority, or official news sources in Zabaykalsky Krai would be advisable.
Science plays a crucial role in this discussion, as experts analyze ways to improve health-and-wellness related to traffic accidents among minors. Fitness-and-exercise programs could be integrated into the educational programs being proposed for teenagers in Zabaykalsky Krai, encouraging safe and responsible use of mopeds and motorcycles.
