An unusual story happened in Belarus to the owner of a Geländewagen (Mercedes-Benz G-class), popularly known as a “Gelik”.
He decided to decorate the SUV with New Year's garlands and take the "festive car" for a ride.
The movement of the unusual car was captured on video and spread on social networks.
The Minsk State Traffic Safety Inspectorate employees also reviewed this content.
As reported in the telegram channel "Vitebsk Police", law enforcement officers soon identified the offender.
He turned out to be a 33-year-old resident of the Belarusian capital. The citizen was brought to administrative responsibility for his actions.
In connection with the incident, drivers across the country were reminded of an important detail.
Participation in road traffic of a vehicle that has been converted without the approval of the State Traffic Inspectorate in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs is prohibited, the statement says.
For reference
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class , sometimes referred to as the G-Wagen (G is short for German Geländewagen, "off-road vehicle"; the car is popularly nicknamed "Gelik") is a series of full-size luxury SUVs manufactured in Austria by Magna Steyr and sold under the Mercedes-Benz brand.
