reported that a 19‑year‑old man from Izberbash stopped a wedding cortege, drove onto the oncoming lane, crossed a solid line, and despite the local custom of a modest fine (about 2 тыс. руб.), the traffic police issued a 20 тыс. руб. fine and suspended his driving rights for six months.

The practice of paying to clear a road for newlyweds exists in parts of the North Caucasus, where “tamers” and sometimes Gypsies market the tradition. Local authorities, however, treat such actions as serious traffic violations, emphasizing safety over cultural exceptions.
According to legal experts, the penalties are applied uniformly because ignoring traffic rules can cause accidents, and the law does not recognize informal local payments as a defense. The incident sparked mixed reactions online: some commenters called the fine excessive and suggested a cultural dialogue, while others praised strict enforcement as a deterrent.
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