For the first time, a criminal case for drift on a car was brought up on a driver from Russia

According to the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the sanctions were subjected to an 18-year-old resident of Saratov, who arranged a drift on the VAZ-2107 at one of the central intersections of the city. A criminal case has been instituted under Article 267.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “actions threatening the safe operation of vehicles”. The article provides for a penalty of up to 300 thousand rubles or imprisonment for up to two years.

The Saratov traffic police published a video shot on a car registrar. The footage shows that the VAZ-2107 passes a pedestrian crossing in a guided drift, after which he goes into the oncoming lane and arranges a drift at the intersection.

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A criminal case was brought to the man under an article that regulates the punishment for actions that threaten the safe operation of transport. The sanction provides for imprisonment for up to two years, as well as a cash fine of 150 to 300 thousand rubles. In addition, the traffic police found out that the offender did not have a driver’s license and insurance policy, and the car was excessively toned.

In December last year, Russia was proposed to ban drift at the legislative level. Street riders fell under the sight of officials after a video with “Twisting donuts” against the backdrop of Vologda City Hall.

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