89 Kazakhstani drivers with psychiatric and narcological records were behind the wheel

A prosecutor's inspection revealed a serious threat to road safety in the Turkestan region: 89 people with medical contraindications to driving continued to drive with valid driver's licenses. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

According to the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, these are drivers registered with a psychiatrist and narcologist and having medical contraindications to driving. "According to the legislation, persons with mental and behavioral disorders, as well as disorders related to the use of psychoactive substances, if there are medical contraindications, do not have the right to drive vehicles," the supervisory authority clarified.

After the intervention of the prosecutor's office, the courts terminated the right of all 89 citizens to drive vehicles. In addition, based on the results of the prosecutor's inspection, the guilty officials were punished.

Earlier, Kursiv wrote about how in the Pavlodar region, a woman pretended to be pregnant for a bribe to avoid arrest for drunk driving.

The prosecutor's inspection revealed serious violations in the field of road safety in the Turkestan region. The presence of medical contraindications in drivers, such as mental disorders or dependence on psychoactive substances, creates an increased risk of road accidents. The prosecutor's office took measures to eliminate these violations.

In accordance with the legislation, persons with mental and behavioral disorders, as well as disorders related to the use of psychoactive substances, if there are medical contraindications, do not have the right to drive vehicles. The prosecutor's office ensured compliance with this requirement.

By court decisions, the driver's licenses of all 89 citizens were revoked. These measures are aimed at ensuring road safety and protecting the life and health of citizens.

Based on the results of the prosecutor's inspection, the guilty officials were brought to disciplinary responsibility. This made it possible to eliminate shortcomings in the work of state bodies.

This incident highlights the relevance of road safety issues in Kazakhstan. Strict control is needed to prevent driving by persons with medical contraindications.