Drunk Driver's 1,600 Ruble Bribe Attempt in Belarus Leads to Criminal Charges

Bribe Attempt Following Drunk Driving Stop in Belarus A 62-year-old Gomel resident is facing criminal charges after attempting to bribe traffic police officers following a drunk driving stop. The incident occurred on June 1st, 2025, on the Rechitsa-Loev highway near the village of Mars in Loevsky District, Belarus. Traffic police officers stopped the driver, whose physical state raised suspicions. According to the police report, the driver, whose name has not been released, offered a bribe of 1,600 rubles to avoid being charged. Despite repeated warnings about the criminal consequences of bribery, he placed the money on the passenger seat of the police car. A subsequent medical examination confirmed the driver's blood alcohol content was 2.2 промилле. "He didn't react to our warnings about the severity of the offense," stated one of the officers involved in the incident, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "He simply placed the money on the seat and seemed unconcerned about the legal repercussions." A criminal investigation is underway, and the driver's ZIL truck has been impounded. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of combating drunk driving and corruption in Belarus.