In January-October 2021, a decrease in the number of road traffic accidents involving pedestrians, as well as fatalities and injuries, was recorded in the region compared to the same period in 2020.

In January-October 2021, a decrease in the number of pedestrian traffic accidents was registered in the region compared to the same period in 2020 (-10.8%; from 102 to 91).

Despite the positive trend of decreasing overall accident rates in this category, trends reflecting the dynamics of fatalities (+12.5%; from 8 to 9) among citizens involved in incidents caused by intoxicated pedestrians are on the rise.
The number of fatalities among cyclists in traffic accidents has significantly increased (more than doubled) (+133.3; from 3 to 7).
In addition, an increase in the number of traffic accidents caused by cyclists (+20%; from 15 to 18), as well as fatalities (+16.7%; from 12 to 14) and injuries (+33.3%; from 3 to 4) among them, has been registered.
One of the causes of road traffic accidents is the lack of reflective elements and high-visibility vests on pedestrians and cyclists during dark hours. The Traffic Police Department of the Lepel District Department of Internal Affairs is undertaking specific work to prevent traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, and administrative measures are applied to violators of traffic rules. However, this problem cannot be solved by penalty sanctions alone; targeted work in cooperation with other departments is necessary.
To enhance the effectiveness of accident prevention efforts involving pedestrians and cyclists, and to foster mutual respect among road users, the State Automobile Inspectorate is conducting a comprehensive set of preventive measures from November 8 to 30, 2021. The aim is to prevent traffic accidents involving pedestrians and to promote the use of reflective elements and high-visibility vests during dark hours.
We kindly request you to promptly inform the duty officer of the Lepel District Department of Internal Affairs about vulnerable road users on the road who are in a state of intoxication or whose conduct creates preconditions for traffic accidents, in order to ensure their timely removal from the roadway. Please use the following telephone numbers: +375297102789 (MTS), +375293274602 (A1), or 102.
Thank you for your cooperation!