Along with pedestrian issues our city in Russia is working on seat belt issues…

Our city in Russia is getting serious about pedestrians, finally…

Now at all major intersections around town, the cops are stopping people and kindly explaining why it is important to use seat belts. They do not ticket, they explain and warn that it is a law…

This morning I have watched people in cars being pulled over dozens of times at intersections. I watched to see what the cops are doing and they are being polite and explaining the facts. No hate and no scare tactics. I watched…

I like that approach and that is the common approach in our beautiful city of Korolev, Russia. It definitely works to get people to obey the laws. No hate, just explanations of why and what to do. This will last two weeks or more, then I suspect that tickets will be given for those who do not like to listen later in life…

РИАМО (КОРОЛЕВ) – 12 ноя. Инспекторы ГИБДД Королева расскажут жителям о необходимости использования ремней безопасности при поездках в автомобиле, сообщил «РИАМО в Королеве» начальник отдела ГИБДД УМВД России по горокругу Сергей Адамов. В Королеве 11 ноября стартовал социальный проект «Один щелчок спасет жизнь». Инспекторы ГИБДД на брифинге обсудили ход реализации кампании на территории округа, она продлится до 15 декабря.– {RIAMO (QUEEN) – Nov 12. Inspectors of the Korolyov traffic police will tell residents about the need to use seat belts when traveling in a car, said Sergei Adamov, head of the traffic police department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for RIAMO in Korolev. On November 11, the Queen launched the social project One Click Saves Life. At a briefing, traffic police inspectors discussed the implementation of the campaign in the district, it will last until December 15.}

Source: Автолюбителям Королева расскажут о необходимости использования ремней безопасности – Общество – РИАМО в Королеве

So buckle up Russians and or get a ticket in a few weeks (After Dec. 15th.)…

Korolev is really trying to keep a lid on traffic issues. We are a very busy city and growing like a weed. Many outsiders seem to think that laws are for locals only and it gets out of hand at times. I am thankful that the city is working on making it safer for us people that walk and drive…and I do both regularly…

Yet, I still have hated seat belt laws all my life, though they have saved my life before and I grudgingly use them. I do not like tickets. Besides I like to live. I still have plenty to see and do and also Russian drivers suck… 😉

WtR