In Almaty, 1194 drivers who drove cars with absolute medical contraindications were identified, the city prosecutor's office reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

The inspection was carried out by the prosecutor's office of the Turksib district as part of supervisory work to ensure road safety. Based on the act of prosecutorial supervision, the police department is seeking through the courts to terminate the validity of driving licenses of the identified drivers.

To date, courts have already satisfied 381 lawsuits. Work on the remaining materials continues.

The prosecutor's office noted that measures are being taken to exclude from road traffic people whose health condition may pose a threat to the safety of other drivers and pedestrians.

Earlier, Kursiv reported that drivers over 65 years old in Kazakhstan are not threatened with fines for lack of medical examination.

Additional information

The Almaty prosecutor's office made an official statement about the results of the inspection conducted to ensure road safety. During the inspection, persons who are prohibited from driving vehicles due to health conditions were identified.

According to the prosecutor's office, lawsuits were filed against each of the 1194 identified drivers to terminate their driving licenses. The courts reviewed these cases and made decisions on 381 of them.

Court decisions

The courts ruled to revoke the driving licenses of 381 drivers. These individuals can no longer drive cars. The remaining 813 cases are pending in courts.

Prosecutor's office representatives emphasized the importance of these measures, noting that the main goal is to ensure the safety of all road users.

Previous reports

Earlier, Kursiv reported that drivers over 65 years old in Kazakhstan are not threatened with fines for lack of medical examination. This information caused great interest among drivers, as many wondered about the mandatory medical examination depending on age.

Conclusion

The process of revoking driving licenses in Almaty continues. The prosecutor's office and police are taking all necessary measures to ensure road safety. Work to identify persons who are prohibited from driving vehicles due to health conditions is carried out on an ongoing basis.

Law enforcement agencies urge citizens to comply with traffic rules and undergo medical examinations in a timely manner. This will help improve road safety.