Main Directorate for Traffic Safety
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The Main Directorate for Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (Russian: Главное управление по обеспечению безопасности дорожного движения МВД России, ГУ ОБДД, GUOBDD, or Государственная инспекция безопасности дорожного движения, ГИБДД, GIBDD), popularly known under its historical abbreviation GAI [Государственная Aвтомобильная инспекция or State Automobile Inspectorate] is a federal law enforcement agency of Russia specializing in traffic policing. They are responsible for the regulation of traffic, investigating traffic accidents, and operating stop lights.
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Abbreviation | GIBDD |
Motto | Serve Russia, Serve the law |
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Formed | 3 July 1936; 87 years ago (1936-07-03) |
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National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | RUS |
Federal agency (Operations jurisdiction) | RUS |
Operations jurisdiction | RUS |
Size | 17,098,242 square kilometres (6,601,668 sq mi) |
Population | 143,975,923 (2015 est.) |
Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
Governing body | Police of Russia |
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Headquarters | Moscow, Russia |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
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http://www.gibdd.ru/ |
The Administration is part of the Public Security Service of the MVD. The Administration has patrol jurisdiction over all Russian highways and roads.