The UN has named the main causes of mortality on the Russian roads

A high mortality rate on Russian roads is the result of flaws in the education of drivers and pedestrians, riding and driving in a drunken state, the use of drivers and flaws in the legal prosecution of the violators, said the head of the international automobile Federation (FIA), the special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations road safety, Jean Todt.

Sunday is world day of remembrance for road traffic victims. According to who, each year in an accident killed 1, 35 million. According to traffic police, only in 2018 on roads of Russia was more than 168 thousand accidents. They lost their lives, more than 18 thousand people, nearly 215 thousand damaged.

"you have quite a lot of people killed on the roads or maimed," said Fins news Todt, adding, however, that Russian Federation " has always been active and very interested in being among the leaders in road safety ".

One of the main causes of high mortality on the Russian roads special Envoy considers lack of education." ought to begin in the school institution. Young citizens easier to absorb this data and have the ability to impart it even to their parents, " he revealed Todt.

With drunk driving, the special Envoy proposes to deal, most importantly, through educational measures." It is necessary to explain to people what have the ability to be consequences, starting with schools, " He said.

Special envoy, Speaking about the shortcomings of Russian law in the context of ensuring road safety, said that While visiting Russia, says that " citizens are not fastened in all cases where it ought to do."

"I see a lot of speeding tickets, I know of cases of alcohol abuse behind the wheel, and even the walkers happen to be a problem," added Todt.

The Envoy drew attention what has become a proponent of tough measures against drunk drivers." If You wish people realized that you can do, and what not, are bound to be severe consequences. For this reason, a strict follow up legally ought, " said He, adding that fully supports the practice of deprivation of rights.

He also tried to convince to amend the law in the field of road traffic.

in his vision, Russia still has to improve in ensuring the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, owners of scooters." More could be done in the field of pedestrian crossings, as well as among them, close to the schools, " He explained.

Speaking about the problem of injuries of cyclists and drivers of scooters on the roads, Todt pointed to the need for legal regulation of this issue." I challenge you when You are riding a bike or scooter, You must be wearing a helmet. Any participant of traffic is obliged to adhere to certain rules, " said Commissioner of the United Nations.

Speaking of world leaders in the field of ensuring road traffic safety, Todt cited among other European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom." If you look outside Europe, it is Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Canada. These countries show great progress in road safety ", - said the special Envoy.

Todt has noticed that If to compare the situation in Russia With the situation in Africa, then it is a good position, If we take in the landmark Sweden, it is not very.

at the same time He noticed that the Cabinet of Ministers of Russia - the Ministry of transport, Ministry of health, Ministry of internal Affairs - have made great efforts to resolve the issue of road safety.

Special envoy of the UN Secretary General appealed to all those present of the road." Be careful. Throughout life we live in certain communities. If You wish to be respected, respect yourself other. You must remember that You are not alone. You are required to conduct themselves realizing that You are not alone on the road, whether You are a pedestrian, motorcyclist, cyclist - you have to have responsibility, " He said.



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