Chuhuiv Renault driver offered $500 to patrol officers to avoid a protocol

Bribery attempt at checkpoint

In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv Oblast, a driver attempted to avoid administrative liability by offering an undue benefit. This was reported by the police of Kharkiv Oblast.

Criminal proceedings have been opened under Part 1 of Article 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for liability for the offer, promise, or provision of an undue benefit to an official. The driver has already been notified of suspicion.

Signs of intoxication and refusal of examination

The incident occurred at one of the checkpoints in Chuhuiv. Officers from the patrol police response unit stopped a Renault car. During the interaction with the driver, law enforcement officers detected signs of possible drug intoxication.

Police offered the man an examination using a special technical device at the place of the stop or at a medical facility. However, the driver refused.

Law enforcement officers explained to him that refusing to undergo an examination is an administrative offence. When they began to process the relevant documents, the man offered them 500 US dollars to avoid punishment.

Law enforcement reaction

Despite repeated warnings from police about criminal liability for attempting to bribe, the driver continued to try to make a deal. An investigative and operational group was called to the scene.

An administrative protocol was drawn up against the offender under Part 1 of Article 130 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences for refusing to undergo an examination for signs of intoxication.