The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported that despite warnings and travel bans on certain road sections due to adverse weather conditions, motorists continue to drive on closed segments of highways, resulting in traffic jams at checkpoints. Since the beginning of the new year, movement restrictions have been imposed on the roads 56 times due to inclement weather.
Once the roads are reopened, drivers often exceed speed limits to make up for lost time, which leads to traffic accidents.
The Ministry urges vehicle owners to adhere to travel bans and restrictions, avoid long-distance travel during bad weather, and follow traffic regulations.