Untimely snow removal and ice formation on roads affect the accident rate.
- Territorial traffic police units monitor the operational condition of roads and streets in populated areas, and measures are taken within their competence to rectify them, — noted Alexander Khromchenko, Deputy Head of the Department of the Main Traffic Police Department of the Public Security Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.In October, officers checked the readiness of road and utility services for winter. They assessed the availability and serviceability of special equipment and stocks of sand-salt mixtures. Based on the identified deficiencies, orders were issued for their elimination. Currently, the quality of road maintenance is under special attention.
However, issues regarding timely snow removal and street treatment still remain: — Traffic police officers, during their duty, identify hazardous areas and warn road users about them, and provide necessary assistance.
To address deficiencies on the roads, a chatbot @GAI_DOROGI_BOT has been created in the Telegram messenger. Photos with defects can be sent here. A hotline is also in operation.