A 23-year-old Hyundai driver has been held administratively liable for traffic violations on Qaldayakov Street in Kazakhstan's capital after failing to follow lane-change rules and creating emergency situations, infohub.kz reports.
According to Astana's Police Department, preliminary findings show that while changing from the right lane to the left, the driver failed to comply with maneuvering rules, obstructing other road users and creating an emergency situation.
"For these violations, the driver was held administratively liable for violating maneuvering rules and for creating an emergency situation that forced other road users to sharply change their speed or direction. The vehicle has been placed in a specialized impound lot," the statement said.
Police urged drivers to strictly observe traffic rules, make sure a maneuver is safe before changing lanes, and avoid obstructing other road users.