For escape from police drivers will continue to apply criminal liability / day

As previously announced by Andrei Judin (JV), Chairman of the Legal Committee responsible for the adopted bill, the main purpose of the amendments is to discourage the drivers from these violations and protect the public.

« The escape, which manifests itself as aggressive driving, threatens not only the health and life of the driver and passengers itself, but also other road users and pedestrians. It is difficult or even impossible to anticipate the trajectory of the aggressive driver’s movement and prevent severe consequences, » Judin said.

The driver will be punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment, temporary imprisonment, probation supervision, public work or fine, depriving the driving of the driving for up to five years.

So far, both for aggressive driving and disobedience to a law enforcement officer for a repeat or multiple requirement to suspend the vehicle has been established. The combination of these two violations is more harmful and requires criminal liability, Judin noted.