In Russia, drivers with less than three years of driving experience may be prohibited from operating vehicles with more than 150 horsepower, APA's Moscow bureau reports.
The initiative was put forward by Anton Shaparin, head of the National Automobile Union.
It was reported that approximately one-third of all accidents on Russian roads are caused by inexperienced drivers. They often drive extremely recklessly, resulting in accidents, including fatalities. In addition, fewer than half of driving school graduates are able to pass the theoretical examination on their first attempt.
Against this backdrop, President of the National Automobile Union Anton Shaparin has appealed to Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev with a proposal to ban drivers with less than three years of experience from operating vehicles with more than 150 horsepower. Violators would face fines ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles.
According to the author of the proposal, due to their lack of experience, such drivers do not always understand the consequences of fast and dangerous driving and sometimes do not even realize how fast they are traveling.
Furthermore, such drivers often become habitual traffic rule violators who share their "achievements" on social media. In this regard, the introduction of continuous monitoring of social media and the subsequent holding of violators accountable has been proposed.
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