Police in Almaty have held a 19-year-old driver accountable after he drove through the city without a license or license plates and tried to flee from patrol officers when they attempted to stop him, the website infohub.kz reports.
According to the Almaty Police Department in its Instagram account, the incident occurred around 04:30 in the Bostandyk district. Patrol officers spotted a Toyota vehicle moving without license plates.
"The driver ignored the order to stop and tried to escape the pursuit, speeding through busy streets. Patrol officers stopped the dangerous driving by blocking the car on Khodzhanova Street," police said.
During the investigation, it was established that the driver was a 19-year-old city resident. He was removed from driving, and the car was sent to a specialized impound lot. In addition, the driver was held accountable for several offenses.
Almaty police reminded that there is no place on the road for overconfidence and attempts to evade responsibility. Any decision by a driver that jeopardizes the safety of others can lead to serious consequences.