In the Lipetsk region, a man received a suspended sentence for promising a bribe to the traffic police inspector

In the Terbun district, a 39-year-old man was sentenced to two years of probation for trying to bribe a traffic police inspector. He promised to pay police officer 20 thousand rubles to avoid responsibility for drunken driving, reported in the joint press service of the judicial system of the Lipetsk region.

In July 2026, a man drove a Volkswagen Polo intoxicated. When he was stopped by the traffic police inspector, the driver decided to negotiate with him so that he did not draw up the protocol.

In the police car, the man promised to hand over 20 thousand rubles to the inspector after receiving his salary. However, the court qualified his actions as preparation to bribe an official.

During the trial, the district resident fully admitted guilt and repented. The court sentenced him to two years of probation and probation for two years. In addition, 20 thousand rubles were confiscated into the state income.