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Auto expert: rise in accidents on the divided road is linked to technical vehicle features. Moscow19 July Vesti. According to state traffic police data, the average number of accidents across Russia over the last six months has increased by 45% due to head-on collisions between vehicles.
Consensus
- There has been a notable increase in traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices such as electric scooters in Russia.
- The number of accidents involving personal mobility devices rose by more than 30% over five months in 2026, according to GIBDD data.
- Many incidents involving personal mobility devices are caused by violations of traffic rules.
- Authorities and local governments have responded with restrictions and proposed new regulations for personal mobility devices.
Points of divergence
- The increase in accidents on the oncoming lane is linked to technical features of modern vehicles, such as complex engine control systems and active safety programs, which can mislead drivers about vehicle performance. — vesti
- A fatal accident involving a BMW X5 and a truck on the Tambov–Penza highway resulted in four deaths (two children and two adults) on July 17, attributed to loss of control during an overtaking maneuver. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Auto expert: rise in accidents on divided road linked to vehicle technical features — Вести
- Emergency situations with electric scooters in Russia increased by more than 30% — Коммерсантъ