There have been 195 road accidents in Russia over the past 24 hours.

Over the past day, 195 road accidents have occurred on Russian roads, in which 22 people were killed and 234 injured. 20 of the dead were drivers and passengers. This was reported to Izvestia on February 20 by the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

So, in the Republic of Dagestan, during the daytime, on 3 km of the Magaramkent— Akhty—Rutul regional highway, a 46-year-old car driver fell asleep at the wheel and drove into the oncoming lane, where he collided with another passenger car driven by a 35-year-old motorist. As a result of the accident, both drivers, two passengers of the first car and one passenger of the second were killed. Another passenger from the car responsible for the collision was hospitalized with injuries.

17 accidents involving buses were recorded, in which one person was killed, and 21 more road users, including one child, needed medical attention. 11 bus accidents were caused by traffic violations committed by drivers of other vehicles.

As a result of 62 accidents, 32 of which occurred at pedestrian crossings and 30 outside their area of operation, two pedestrians were killed, 63 more were injured in various degrees of severity. Among the injured were 15 underage pedestrians, 10 of whom were injured while crossing the roadway in designated areas. Also, 28 accidents involving minors were registered on Russian roads over the past day, in which 32 young road users, including 16 passengers, were injured. There are no dead children.

On the eve of weekends and holidays, the State Traffic Inspectorate recommended that motorists comply with traffic regulations and avoid creating accidents on the road.

"Remember that not only your own life and health are in your hands, but also the lives of other road users, including the lives and health of your own passengers, who depend on your discipline, well—being and driving experience. Be sure to alternate between work and rest, always going on a trip well rested and without the slightest signs of malaise," said Police Colonel Sergey Hrantskevich, head of the Department for Road Safety Promotion and Prevention of child traffic injuries at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

In winter, you should be extremely careful when driving a car: refrain from sudden rash maneuvers and lane changes, observe the interval and distance between vehicles, and choose the speed limit taking into account weather conditions, the department noted.

When planning trips, the State Traffic Inspectorate recommends that drivers and passengers always monitor the weather forecast, as well as media reports from traffic closures or restrictions. In case of a negative weather forecast, it is recommended to refrain from traveling long distances until the road conditions improve, and to use public transport services in urban conditions.

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has developed a draft government decree, which proposes to conduct preliminary testing of the driver for drug intoxication by saliva. As noted on February 16, according to its results, the issue of the driver's removal from control and the further procedure for his examination for intoxication will be decided.

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