Traffic Police Day in 2021 - history and traditions of the holiday

Date in 2021: July 3, Saturday.

The traffic police service will turn 83 years old in 2021. At the official level, traffic police day began to be celebrated 10 years ago, after the signing of the resolution establishing the holiday. And the history of the traffic police in Russia begins in 1936. On July 3, state traffic inspectors wash the new stars on their uniforms and receive congratulations. On this day, large concerts are held, where representatives of the service are congratulated by colleagues and pop artists.

history of the holiday

Celebrations on the occasion of Traffic Police Day begin on July 3, 1936. On this day, the State Automobile Inspectorate of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs was created. The date became an unofficial holiday in honor of traffic police officers. In the Russian Federation, this service existed until 1998 and was renamed the State Road Safety Inspectorate (GIBDD). After 4 years, it received a second official name, which it had back in Soviet times - traffic police.

In Russia, the holiday was established by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 502 “On declaring the Day of the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation” dated July 3, 2009. The document was signed by Rashid Nurgaliev.

Who's celebrating?

Compliance with the established speed limit on highways and highways, eliminating the risk of dangerous situations occurring is the main job of the road patrol. Traffic police officers deal with difficult issues that cannot be delayed. And in order to emphasize how significant this profession is, we decided to create a special day of the year in honor of employees of such an irreplaceable state. organizations.

This significant date is celebrated by all employees and personnel of these state law enforcement agencies. Despite the fact that traffic police representatives have a difficult and responsible job, their work is rarely noticed and appreciated. As a rule, words of congratulations come to them only from family members, friends and superiors. We must treat the employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate with respect and do not forget to congratulate them on their holiday.

Holiday traditions

Every year on July 3, senior officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs award distinguished traffic police officers with certificates, medals, promotions in positions and ranks. They are given valuable gifts. At the festive table there are wishes, congratulations, toasts and the clinking of glasses. It is customary to tell numerous stories from everyday life, anecdotes, share accumulated experience and discuss achievements.

An important part of the event is the ritual of the so-called washing of the stars. The insignia is placed in an alcoholic drink, after which it is drunk to the solemn cheers of colleagues. Traffic Police Day 2022 is accompanied by concerts and performances by stars at cultural institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. On their professional holiday, inspectors wear full dress uniforms and headdresses made in light colors.

Interesting Facts

• In most countries around the world, driving while intoxicated carries severe penalties and high fines. However, in Uruguay, alcohol intoxication is a mitigating circumstance.
• In the Swiss city of Zermatt it is prohibited to drive a car with a fuel engine. Only bicycles, electric cars and horses are allowed for transport.
• In Cyprus, traffic rules prohibit eating and drinking while driving, as this is a provoking factor for road accidents.
• In Mexico, donkeys are used as personal transport. To ride them, owners must obtain a license, which must include photographs of the owner and the donkey.
• Historians believe that the first traffic rules were developed in Ancient Rome under the leadership of Gaius Julius Caesar. According to these rules, transport was divided into categories: horses, carriages, chariots, stretchers and carts. At the same time, women were prohibited from driving chariots.
• To drive a bicycle at the end of the 19th century in Russia, a special permit was required. Bicycle drivers passed an exam, after which they received a special document and license plates for their vehicle.

Toasts

“Congratulations on Traffic Police Day! I wish all participants in the regulation of roads and transport good mood, professionalism, the ability to get out of any situation and career prospects. Be vigilant, protected by law, love your job and just be happy!

“Being a traffic police officer is a responsible and difficult job. But you handle it with flying colors! On your professional holiday, I wish you happiness, prosperity, and vigilance, so that not a single violator of traffic rules on the roads escapes your watchful eye! And also health, good salary, successful work, mutual understanding in the family! Let life give you peace and prosperity! Happy holiday!

“Dear traffic police workers! Congratulations on your professional holiday! We wish you and your families health, prosperity, inspiration, respect from drivers and professional success. May your work be safe and calm, and your life happy and joyful. Let warmth and comfort reign in your families. Good luck and your promotion!

How to congratulate on Traffic Police Day in prose

They congratulate traffic cops in different ways: they compose congratulations in poetry and prose, compose songs about them, dedicate toasts to them, organize thematic exhibitions and flash mobs.

Examples of congratulations in your own words:

1. A traffic cop is always a traffic cop! We wish him to successfully regulate not only street traffic, but also finances, and direct happy emotions in the right direction. Let him always be lucky in everything, at work he is valued and respected, on the road he is noticed and not upset, and in his family he is simply loved!
2. We wish all road traffic inspectors without incidents and violations, so that drivers are conscientious and honest. Let the service, difficult and complex, bring them material and moral satisfaction. Health to you and your family!
3. Your service is difficult and sometimes dangerous. Let only decent drivers, responsible pedestrians meet on your way, and let the roads be smooth and safe. Some will say that this is a dream, but dreaming is never harmful!
4. The lives of many depend on the work of a traffic inspector, which is complex and unpredictable. The traffic cop does not get enough sleep, often finds himself in conflict situations, he has to be a doctor, psychologist, and operative. We wish him patience, endurance, resistance to stress, understanding and always good health. May good luck always accompany you!

Present

Souvenir weapons. A decorated reconstruction or model of knives, swords, pikes, pistols, rifles or crossbows will not leave a weapon lover indifferent. Such a gift will become an interesting design element for your office or living room.

Thermos or thermal mug. A thermos or thermal mug will serve as a useful and practical gift for a person on duty, which will allow him to have hot or cold drinks on hand in winter and summer.

Sport equipment. Sportswear, home exercise equipment or training equipment will serve as a useful gift that will allow you to maintain excellent physical shape.

What to give to a traffic cop

The gift may not necessarily be thematic. It can reflect hobbies, character, habits, you can give something that you have long wanted, but could not find. The main thing is that it must be given from the heart.

Gift options:

• if a person is interested in weapons, then an excellent gift would be a knife made by the author or with an original decoration, or a model of any weapon;
• a good thermos, thermal mug, or container that stores heat is always useful, since the service must be carried out in any weather;
• passion for sports makes it possible to make any gifts for sports purposes: T-shirts, caps, exercise equipment (weights, dumbbells, harnesses, horizontal bar, etc.), balls, etc.;
• The decoration of the interior of your home and work office will be a figurine of a traffic cop made of amber, a cup “For good luck and success”, a gift medal for the “Best traffic police inspector”, and a figurine “Cheerful traffic cop”.

Competitions

Blow into a tube The presenter, who plays the role of a traffic inspector, distributes balloons to the competition participants and offers to blow into them instead of a breathalyzer. Participants begin to inflate the balloons until they burst. The one who completes the task first wins.

Assemble a road sign Before the competition, you need to draw and cut out two sets of road sign parts from cardboard (about 10 pieces in each set). Two teams with the same number of participants are selected to participate in the competition. At speed, participants must collect signs. The fastest team wins.

The abbreviations traffic police, traffic police, traffic police are abbreviations that are familiar to all traffic inspectors. The presenter invites the competition participants to come up with funny interpretations for these abbreviations. The most creative participant wins the competition.

Reducing accidents

Recently, the accident rate on Russian roads has noticeably decreased. According to the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, over the five months of 2021, a decrease in the number of accidents with casualties on Russian roads was recorded by 7.2%, the number of people killed in them by 13.2%, and the number of injured by 8%. In addition, according to the traffic police, the number of accidents involving pedestrians decreased by 6.9%, and the number of deaths and injuries in them decreased. The State Traffic Inspectorate noted that the number of accidents involving drivers with signs of intoxication is decreasing by more than 37%, and the number of deaths in such accidents has decreased by 47%.

About the profession

State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (State Inspectorate for Road Safety) is a body that exercises supervision and control over vehicles, compliance with the rules of their management and operation. It also provides a number of permits related to the movement of goods, the transportation of passengers and the installation of various structures near traffic areas.

Traffic inspectors monitor compliance with numerous traffic rules and have the right to fine and detain violators. This body carries out the tasks of preventing and registering road traffic accidents, escorting cargo and convoys, and also ensuring safety on highways.

Traffic police officers can be assigned to a number of specialized units. Among them are the registration and examination services of road inspection, vehicle search, patrolling and traffic management, technical inspection and registration.

To join the ranks of the traffic police, you must complete military service in the Armed Forces or have a specialized education received in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. An applicant for a position is required to carry out training in his future profession, know the laws, and the procedure for actions while on duty. It is necessary to demonstrate the ability to handle weapons and drive a car.

The units have ranks identical to military ones. Occupation of positions occurs in strict accordance with age and insignia on shoulder straps. Those who have served in the traffic police can retire early based on length of service, receiving a social package. It implies benefits in paying for utilities, visiting sanatoriums, medical institutions, and recreation centers.

How to become a traffic police inspector

In folklore, “traffic cops” are firmly entrenched in the colorful image of police officers who do nothing but fine careless motorists and who are frankly disliked by drivers. In reality, the profession is complex, associated with danger to health and life, so the inspector must have the appropriate training, knowledge, and skills.

For lower positions in departments, specialized secondary education is required; for advancement up the career ladder and managerial positions, a bachelor’s degree is required. Suitable universities are universities that teach in the field of transport, law schools, as well as special police schools of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Among the mandatory conditions:

• availability of a driver's license (category “B” and “C”);
• service in the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation;
• applicant's age – no more than 35 years;
• good health and good physical fitness.

The profession is suitable for young people aged 20-21 to 30-35 years. Guys who have served in the army, who have graduated from secondary specialized institutions and are planning further correspondence studies at a specialized university, often come to work in the traffic police. Traffic police inspectors have a decent salary, depending on a number of factors: length of service, rank, bonuses, allowances for participation in specific operations. But when choosing a service in a unit, you need to focus not only on earnings (which, of course, is important), but also understand the specifics and complexity of the profession, be ready to make decisions and actions in non-standard, sometimes very difficult and risky situations.