According to Morzharetto, this is the right measure, but at the same time, as the expert explained, getting around it will not be difficult.

"For example, a person may refrain from taking harmful substances within a few weeks and go through (test -. RT) calmly. Plus, it’s not clear how much the medical certificate will rise in price from this, and whether there will be offers of a “clean” certificate for good money, ”he explained.

In his opinion, it is necessary to provide for all corruption risks and weigh the pros and cons.

Earlier, the Kommersant newspaper, citing the Ministry of Health of Russia, reported that drivers could be checked for chronic alcoholism.

It is noted that the relevant order has already been adopted by the department and is currently being registered with the Ministry of Justice.