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The Public Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) announced last night that adult quadrobikers who violate public order could face up to 15 days of arrest. This news has sparked mixed reactions. Instead of blowing the issue of quadrobikers out of proportion and turning it into a national problem, perhaps the MIA should focus on more serious issues that directly affect people’s lives.
We do not defend quadrobiking or claim that this activity doesn’t require regulation. However, it’s clear that this issue is not a key concern when people are dying on the country’s roads every day. Law enforcement priorities should be directed at solving real problems, not fighting windmills. We can only hope that the attention to quadrobikers won’t lead to the neglect of more serious and dangerous offenses that genuinely threaten citizens’ lives.
Quadrobiking: A Threat to Society?
According to the Public Security Department, quadrobiking can be considered a threat to the life and health of others. An example cited is the incident on October 10 and 11, where a minor, imitating a dog, suddenly appeared in front of passersby and scared them. This case was classified as a public order violation, which, in the view of MIA officials, justifies serious penalties for both the children involved and their parents.
Undoubtedly, such incidents can cause discomfort and create unpleasant situations for others. But the question remains: is the problem of quadrobikers significant enough to warrant such attention?
The Department stated that the parents of children involved in such incidents will be held accountable, facing fines ranging from 1 to 5 BRV (from 375,000 to 1.8 million soums). Repeat offenses within a year will result in fines from 5 to 10 BRV (from 1.8 million to 3.7 million soums).
For adult quadrobikers, the punishment will be stricter — fines from 3 to 5 BRV (from 750,000 to 1.8 million soums) or administrative arrest for up to 15 days. Their behavior will be classified as actions violating public order, committed by adults (Article 183 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility — “petty hooliganism”).
Where Are the Real Problems?
These measures and rhetoric raise serious questions about the priorities of law enforcement agencies. It seems that the MIA prefers to focus on quadrobikers, diverting attention from more serious issues, such as road fatalities and widespread traffic violations.
Every day in Uzbekistan, accidents occur with tragic consequences, many of which are linked to the disregard of basic traffic rules. Pedestrians suffer from drivers who exceed speed limits and ignore traffic signals. Violations on the roads have become a common occurrence, and the statistics on accidents and deaths are alarming. The question arises: is fighting quadrobikers really more important to the MIA than saving lives on the roads?
Fighting Windmills?
Quadrobiking may be annoying and provoke negative emotions, but is it really a threat that requires such severe measures as arrests and large fines? Looking at such decisions, one gets the impression that the MIA prefers to tackle relatively simple problems instead of focusing on complex, but vital issues.
Enforcing road safety and traffic rules is a complex process that requires systematic measures, the implementation of modern technologies, better training of personnel, and, of course, strict punishment for violators. This requires effort and long-term investments, whereas fighting quadrobikers offers quick results and a display of “work.”
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