Overview
- President Vladimir Putin said road mortality has been falling year by year and praised the work of the Interior Ministry’s road-patrol service.
- Vice‑Premier Marat Khusnullin reported an approximately 25% decline in traffic deaths over five years despite growth in vehicle numbers, road freight and automobile tourism.
- Khusnullin said the government aims to reduce road mortality by a further factor of 1.5 by 2030.
- Authorities cited measures such as road construction and repair, anti–drunk-driving efforts, children’s traffic-safety education and upgrades to pedestrian crossings.
- Khusnullin said all tasks under the current road‑safety program were completed and highlighted roles for a national road‑safety commission and regional governors; the statements were made during his meeting with Putin and reported by RIA Novosti.