On the Prevention of Administrative Offenses

On the Prevention of Administrative Offenses

The Prosecutor General’s Office is carrying out systematic work to prevent administrative offenses, including repeated ones. Special attention is paid to violations in the field of transport and road infrastructure, which directly affect the safety of citizens.

As the Head of State emphasized in his annual Address to the People of Kazakhstan:
"Another problem that directly affects the lives and health of citizens is road safety. Every person must be aware of their responsibility for their own life and the safety of those around them. It is necessary to foster a culture of driving throughout society."

With the active implementation of modern video surveillance systems and the development of digital technologies in the country, the detection of offenses has increased significantly.

In just the first half of the year, almost 8.5 million administrative offenses were recorded, 7 million (or 84%) of which are related to the transport sector.

Of particular concern is the number of repeated violations – around 1.5 million were recorded, with nearly 85,000 individuals committing three or more similar offenses. These figures indicate the need to strengthen preventive measures aimed at preventing the systematic disregard of legal requirements.

Relevant instructions have been given to lower-level prosecutors as well as the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Prosecutor General’s Office stresses: ignoring traffic rules is a direct path to more serious and tragic consequences. Motor vehicles are a source of increased danger, and irresponsible behavior on the road can lead to severe accidents in which not only the violators but also innocent road users suffer or die.

There is particular concern about the fact that children suffer as a result of carelessness. Tragedies often occur because parents leave children unattended.

In the first half of the year, more than 5,500 children were injured in traffic accidents, and 135 were killed.

It is important not only for adults themselves to be an example of disciplined behavior on the road, but also to instill in children from an early age the skills of safe conduct and teach them the rules of the road.

Special attention is given to the inadmissibility of driving under the influence.

In the first 6 months of this year, more than 11,000 individuals were held administratively liable for driving under the influence, of whom 158 caused road accidents that injured 282 people and killed 17.

The situation with the use of personal mobility devices – such as electric scooters – also deserves attention. Urban infrastructure is not yet fully adapted for their safe movement, which leads to road accidents.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, since the beginning of the year, 213 road accidents involving electric scooters have been registered in the country, resulting in 224 injuries. In 42 cases, the scooter riders themselves were at fault; 52 people sustained various injuries.

Sad consequences often result from ignoring basic requirements, such as dismounting when crossing the roadway and reducing speed when approaching pedestrians and children.

But we must not forget that road safety is a shared responsibility of all road users.

Pedestrians must remember their duties:

  • Cross the road only at pedestrian crossings;

  • If there is no crossing, cross the road only where it is well visible in both directions;

  • Step onto the road only after assessing the distance and speed of approaching vehicles and ensuring that it is safe to cross;

  • Do not obstruct traffic and do not step out from behind a standing car or any obstacle that limits visibility.

Life is priceless, and it cannot be restored after an accident.

Drivers, in turn, must choose a speed that ensures constant control over the vehicle and allows stopping in case of an obstacle. It is especially important to:

  • Reduce speed when approaching pedestrian crossings, while avoiding creating a dangerous situation for vehicles behind;

  • Be extremely attentive in courtyards, near schools, and playgrounds – these are the places where children most often run onto the road unexpectedly;

  • Take weather conditions into account: after dry weather, dirt, dust, oil, exhaust residue, and other contaminants accumulate on the road surface. When the first drops of rain fall, these substances mix with moisture, forming a thin slippery layer that sharply reduces tire traction and increases the braking distance. On roads that have been dry for a long time, the risk of accidents is highest during the first minutes of rainfall due to the slick oily and dusty film.

Currently, with autumn setting in and temperature fluctuations increasing, the risk of traffic accidents rises.

Sleep deprivation and fatigue reduce concentration and slow down reaction time. The Prosecutor’s Office recommends that drivers plan long trips to avoid fatigue. Passengers, especially during intercity travel or when ordering taxis for long distances, should monitor the driver’s condition and insist on taking a break if necessary.

We remind that under civil legislation (Article 931 of the Civil Code), the owner of a source of increased danger bears financial responsibility for any damage caused, even if they are not directly at fault for the accident.

The Prosecutor General’s Office calls on all road users to strictly comply with the law, demonstrate conscious discipline, and show respect for other road users.

The prevention of offenses is a joint task of the state and society, aimed at preserving the lives and well-being of citizens.

 

Press Service of the General Prosecutor’s Office