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Originally Posted by *Anya*
Russia says drivers must not have 'sex disorders'
Russia has listed transsexual and transgender people among those who will no longer qualify for driving licences.
Fetishism, exhibitionism and voyeurism are also included as "mental disorders" now barring people from driving.
The government says it is tightening medical controls for drivers because Russia has too many road accidents.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30735673 |
I suppose it's ridiculous to suggest that in order to cut down on road accidents the government should enforce existing laws. I read how driving in Russia would require "major survival skills in order to combat the lawlessness regarding traffic and road regulations. For example, a painted line down the middle of the road divides on coming and going traffic. However, you will find that most people cross the line without so much as a thought. Therefore you must be extremely careful while driving and try to avoid rush hour."
Also if they are really serious about cutting down on deaths by traffic accident then I would think that raising the speed limit by 20km on both regular roads and highways in 2013 is a strange way to go about it. So on the highway you can now drive 130km and, since there is no fine as long as you don't exceed the speed limit by 20 km, in theory you can drive up to 150 km and not get a ticket. So the plan to cut down on road accidents is to drive faster, just don't be transsexual or transgender about it. Apparently people can't drive fast or even well, when they are not the sex or gender assigned at birth. And don't even get me started on those exhibitionists' driving skills, not to mention the voyeurs who love them.