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, sportbikes – two-wheeled vehicles that are popular with speed enthusiasts.

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, sportbikes – two-wheeled vehicles that are popular with 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.

Since the beginning of 2020, 1 road traffic accident has been registered in the Vitebsk region, caused by the fault of a two-wheeled vehicle driver. It occurred on March 6 in the village of Gurets, Chashniksky district. A 31-year-old driver, while driving a "MMVZ" motorcycle, lost control on a curve of the road, resulting in a collision with a power line pole. It should be noted that the young man was intoxicated at the time of the accident and did not have a driving license in principle. The motorcyclist sustained bodily injuries and was hospitalized.

Maintaining road safety is the responsibility of every road user. Motorcycle drivers must remember that they must only travel in protective gear and with a fastened protective helmet. But first and foremost, it is necessary to master driving skills in various road conditions, observe speed limits, maneuvering rules, and not forget to be extremely attentive and cautious. As sad experience shows, the slightest loss of vigilance can result in a road traffic accident with severe consequences. Before making a turn, U-turn, or any other maneuver, a motorist must ensure that there is no motorcyclist in the same direction of travel and activate the turn signals.

The Department of Road Traffic Safety of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee appeals to vigilant citizens. If you have information about cyclists or motorcyclists on the road who are intoxicated or whose behaviour creates preconditions for road traffic accidents, please report it by calling 102, or the duty office of the Lepel District Department of Internal Affairs at 3-20-83, 710-27-89 (MTS), 327-46-02 (Velcom).