On January 26, 2024, the State Automobile Inspectorate of the Lepel District Department of Internal Affairs will hold a Unified Road Safety Day "Mutual Respect is the Key to Safety!" (promoting compliance with traffic rules by all road users).

In 2023, 366 road traffic accidents were registered in the Vitebsk region, resulting in 48 fatalities and 402 injuries.

The primary cause of tragedies and misfortunes on the road remains the human factor. Road users consciously violate the rules, paying for it with their health. Often, carelessness on the road comes at a much higher price – human life!
It is unlikely that a driver getting behind the wheel drunk or speeding considers that they might end up in the traffic police report. And the number of innocent road users suffering through no fault of their own is countless. The causes of all road misfortunes and accidents lie in the disregard for traffic regulations.
For reference: On November 23, around 15:24, in the area of Svidershchina village, Tolochin district, the driver of a Mercedes-Benz truck with a semi-trailer lost control and skidded. The semi-trailer moved into the oncoming lane, where a collision occurred with a Renault Mascot vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. As a result of the accident, the driver of the Renault Mascot, born in 1967, died at the scene from injuries sustained.
For reference: On February 25, around 20:30, on the M-3 highway, the driver of a PEUGEOT 206 lost control of the vehicle, driving into the oncoming lane where a collision occurred with an oncoming TOYOTA SIENNA. As a result of the accident, a passenger of the PEUGEOT 206, born in 2005, died in the intensive care unit of the healthcare institution.
For reference: On December 15, on Krasnoarmeyskaya Street in Postavy, a driver born in 1990, operating a Seat Alhambra, hit a woman born in 1950 who was crossing the roadway at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. As a result of the accident, the woman sustained bodily injuries and was taken to a medical facility.
For reference: On November 29, in Vitebsk, on Moskovsky Avenue, the driver of an Audi hit a 10-year-old girl who was running across the road, preliminarily near a pedestrian crossing against a red traffic light. As a result, the child was thrown aside, where she was hit by a Volkswagen vehicle. As a result of the accident, the girl was taken to a healthcare institution.
Be awareDear motorists! Do not forget about increased safety measures during the cold season, choose a safe driving speed considering the road surface condition, increase the following distance and lateral clearance, avoid any sudden movements and maneuvers. Remember that children under 12 years of age must be transported using child restraint systems, and all passengers must fasten their seatbelts. And be very attentive when passing pedestrian crossings.
Dear pedestrians! Do not ignore the simple rule: cross the roadway only at designated places, make sure that drivers see you and have stopped. It is also necessary to remember that a vehicle on a cold, wet surface sometimes lacks the technical capability to stop at a short distance. When crossing the road, always monitor the traffic situation and ensure the safety of the action being taken. In the dark, when moving through unlit areas, be sure to make yourself visible with retro-reflective elements.
Many years of practice show that mutual respect, discipline of all road users, as well as a tolerant attitude towards each other are the key to road safety, which does not forgive mistakes!