Of course, Russian law does not prohibit representatives of the State Traffic Inspectorate from talking to drivers. However, not everything and not always. For example, according to the regulations of the traffic police, the inspector has the right to question the driver and even passengers in order to clarify the circumstances of the accident, traffic violations, crimes, as well as during special raids, inspections and involvement as witnesses.
When addressing a road user, an employee must introduce himself, state his position, rank and surname and present an official proof of identity, stating the reason and purpose of the profession.
Frankly, it must be said that art. 51 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation has not been canceled – you are not obliged to answer questions, especially provocative ones. As well as testifying against yourself, your spouse or spouse, as well as your close relatives. Therefore, the expression of interest on the part of law enforcement officials a la “are you okay” and “are you feeling well” can simply be ignored.
On the other hand, the “mate” with his indifference risks causing not the most pleasant reaction of the military man, even worse – suspicion. Yes, yes, suspicion of something bad. And, as a rule, when using alcohol or drugs.
After all, you don’t need to be a car expert or even a psychologist to understand: a traffic cop is interested in the health of the driver, not out of mercy and for help. There is only one reason for this: to identify signs of possible drunkenness with all its consequences. We believe that it makes no sense to talk about it, as well as a possible development of events – we will not tell you anything new.
But the fact that you need to learn to distinguish between the requirements of law enforcement officers and their requests, we may remember – any legal requirement of a traffic police inspector, including the need to violate traffic rules, the driver must unconditionally fulfill. Even if the pilot of the stopped “car” really feels “not very well”.
Of course, Russian law does not prohibit representatives of the State Traffic Inspectorate from talking to drivers. However, not everything and not always. For example, according to the regulations of the traffic police, the inspector has the right to question the driver and even passengers in order to clarify the circumstances of the accident, traffic violations, crimes, as well as during special raids, inspections and involvement as witnesses.
When addressing a road user, an employee must introduce himself, state his position, rank and surname and present an official proof of identity, stating the reason and purpose of the profession.
Frankly, it must be said that art. 51 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation has not been canceled – you are not obliged to answer questions, especially provocative ones. As well as testifying against yourself, your spouse or spouse, as well as your close relatives. Therefore, the expression of interest on the part of law enforcement officials a la “are you okay” and “are you feeling well” can simply be ignored.
On the other hand, the “mate” with his indifference risks causing not the most pleasant reaction of the military man, even worse – suspicion. Yes, yes, suspicion of something bad. And, as a rule, when using alcohol or drugs.
After all, you don’t need to be a car expert or even a psychologist to understand: a traffic cop is interested in the health of the driver, not out of mercy and for help. There is only one reason for this: to identify signs of possible drunkenness with all its consequences. We believe that it makes no sense to talk about it, as well as a possible development of events – we will not tell you anything new.
But the fact that you need to learn to distinguish between the requirements of law enforcement officers and their requests, we may remember – any legal requirement of a traffic police inspector, including the need to violate traffic rules, the driver must unconditionally fulfill. Even if the pilot of the stopped “car” really feels “not very well”.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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