February 18 - Day of the Transport Police of the Russian Federation: history and traditions

Every year on February 18, Transport Police Day is celebrated in Russia. The celebration is intended to honor the achievements of this important service, as well as to raise public awareness of the tasks and functions of such a structure. In 2025, the holiday falls on Tuesday. "Izvestia" covers the history and traditions of the significant day.

Day of the transport police of the Russian Federation - 2025: the history of the holiday

The history of the transport police in Russia has more than a century of development. This service was created to ensure safe and efficient traffic on the highways and to prevent offenses related to transport.

The first steps to the creation of transport police in Russia were made in the early XIX century, when under Emperor Alexander I was established the Directorate of Water and Land Communications. The transport police service was a part of it.

However, the official birthday of the department was February 18, 1919, when the decree "On the organization of railway police and railway guards" was issued. As a result, the General Directorate of Transport was established in the country, which still exercises control over all areas of security of passenger and freight transportation within the country.

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Over time, the transport police in Russia has undergone a number of changes and reforms. During the Soviet Union, it functioned as part of the police, and later was part of the structure of the State Automobile Inspectorate. In the early 1990s, after the collapse of the USSR, the transport police became an autonomous service responsible for controlling and ensuring safety on transportation routes.

Today, the transport police is an important and indispensable component of Russia's law enforcement system. It performs a wide range of functions, including patrolling roads, controlling traffic, detecting and investigating offenses, and providing assistance to road users. The transport police also actively implements new technologies and methods of work aimed at improving safety and reducing accidents on the roads.

At the same time, transport police in Russia operate in close cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, local authorities and public organizations in order to make joint efforts to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic rules.

Transport Police Day on February 18: traditions of celebration

On the day of the holiday, various events are held to highlight traffic rules and raise public awareness of road safety. Such events may include exhibitions, conferences, trainings, seminars, quizzes and other forms of education and information. The work of the transport police on the day of the celebration is also covered by the media.

Traditionally, on the Transport Police Day, demonstration exercises and demonstrations of the service staff are held. This allows to show the work of the police in conditions as close as possible to real situations on the roads.

Those responsible for the celebration gather together to remember the achievements and celebrate the momentous occasion. Veterans and current employees lay flowers at the graves of fellow officers and colleagues from other agencies.

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Thus, the Day of the Transport Police of the Russian Federation is an important event aimed at drawing attention to the work of the transport police. This is the time when employees of the structure actively interact with the public and present information about their work, as well as teach people the rules of safe behavior on the roads.

Happy Transport Police Day in Russia

Congratulations to the employees of the transport police of the Russian Federation can be expressed in the form of words of gratitude and recognition of their important role in ensuring safety on the roads. Here are some ideas on how to congratulate a transport police officer:

• To recognize the employee's contribution to ensuring safety on the roads and improving the quality of life of citizens;
• thank them for feeling safe and secure when traveling around the city;
• emphasize the importance of preventing accidents and other emergencies;
• to draw attention to the personal qualities of the employees of this important service - selflessness, attentiveness and courage;
• to wish them success in their difficult service.

Do not forget to add personal words when congratulating to make it more sincere and meaningful for the recipient.

Earlier "Izvestia" told about the history and traditions of the Day of the Civil Aviation Worker.