Primorsky Krai cracks down on drunk driving during May holidays

Traffic police in Primorsky Krai will step up patrols during the May holidays. The move comes as authorities warn of a rise in drink-driving incidents over long weekends. Officers will focus on catching drivers under the influence of alcohol.

In a separate incident, a bear cub was hit by a car on the Artyom–Nakhodka–Vostochny Port highway.

Sergei Sbrodoff, head of the region’s traffic police, has urged drivers to avoid alcohol before getting behind the wheel. He described drunk driving as a potential criminal act, warning that intoxication greatly increases the risk of losing control. The call follows a pattern of higher accident rates involving impaired drivers during public holidays.

Extra patrols will monitor roads across Primorsky Krai throughout the break. Officers will conduct more frequent checks for signs of alcohol consumption among motorists. Meanwhile, a car struck a bear cub on the 112th kilometre of the Artyom–Nakhodka–Vostochny Port highway. The incident highlights the need for caution on rural roads, where wildlife crossings are common.

The heightened police presence aims to reduce drink-driving offences during the holidays. Authorities have linked past accidents to alcohol use, particularly over extended weekends. Drivers are being reminded to stay alert and follow traffic laws to prevent further incidents.