Teen Driver Hits Traffic Inspector in Tashkent; BMW Linked to Dozens of Traffic Violations

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The investigation continues into a high-profile traffic incident in Tashkent, in which a minor driving a BMW struck a road patrol inspector.

New information released by law enforcement indicates a pattern of violations involving both the vehicle’s use and the lack of parental oversight over the teenager.

As previously reported, the tenth-grade student, who does not possess a driver’s license, was behind the wheel of the BMW when the traffic inspector was hit. The inspector was hospitalized with multiple injuries, and his condition is being monitored by the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan.

Authorities established that the minor had previously been held accountable for traffic violations. His parents were also repeatedly fined for failing to properly supervise and educate their son. Specifically, on 12 September 2025, they were penalized for their child’s absenteeism from school, and on 8 January 2026 for unauthorized driving and serious traffic violations. In all cases, Article 47 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility of Uzbekistan — “Failure to fulfill parental duties in upbringing and education of children” — was applied. Despite previous warnings and preventive discussions, the parents failed to make adequate corrective measures.

Further investigation into the vehicle revealed additional concerns. The BMW is registered to Leyla Bekzodovna Atadianova, born in 2002. Since 2024, she has allowed unlicensed individuals to drive the car 18 times and has herself committed 37 serious traffic violations. The vehicle has accumulated dozens of fines, corroborated by video evidence and automatic traffic monitoring systems.

Following the incident, the teenager expressed remorse and publicly apologized to the injured inspector and his family. His father, Zafarjon Kuchkunov, also issued an apology to the public, acknowledging that his negligence contributed to a situation where his son “could have become a killer.”

The Mirabad District Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal case under Article 266 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan — “Violation of traffic safety rules or vehicle operation regulations.”

The case has drawn further attention amid viral videos involving BMW vehicles defying traffic rules and ignoring lawful orders from traffic inspectors. Following public outcry, the teenager, who had previously boasted of “minor fines” and connections, issued a public apology, admitting his statements were made for publicity.

Earlier in the year, a video circulated showing two BMWs with flashing lights creating dangerous situations on the city’s roads and failing to comply with inspectors’ instructions to stop. Following an investigation, both vehicles were impounded.

Later, an interview surfaced on social media with Asadbek Jumayev, head of the car service Uzbelas Performance, who claimed he was summoned to the Tashkent City Police Department for refusing to provide surveillance footage and that “all of Uzbekistan” was discussing the incident. His remark that “someone could get 15 days for this, but we got away with a small fine” caused particular outrage and suggested the influence of connections.

Social media speculation subsequently implicated Jumayev in the BMW incident. He strongly denied any involvement, stating that his business is limited to car tuning and maintenance. In a new statement, Jumayev admitted that his earlier comments were boastful and intended to draw attention. He confirmed that the BMW X5 and X7 had indeed left his tuning workshop and that he personally posted the video online. He clarified that he had been fined 60 base calculation units, but deliberately understated it to 10 units in the interview, which caused misinformation.

Jumayev acknowledged the error in publishing unverified content and stressed that he did not intend to encourage youth violations. “Our fathers could have been in place of that traffic inspector. We apologize to everyone,” he said, noting that he must now “face the consequences” of his carelessness.

Supervisory authorities became involved. The General Prosecutor’s Office of Uzbekistan reviewed Jumayev’s video interview and confirmed that, per the decision of the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Criminal Court dated 16 January, he was held administratively liable under Article 195-2 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility for disseminating photos and videos that misrepresented law enforcement officers. The court imposed a fine of 20 base calculation units, equivalent to 8.4 million soums.

To ensure an objective legal assessment, on 26 February, the Mirzo-Ulugbek District Prosecutor’s Office filed a protest with the Criminal Panel of the Tashkent City Court.

Authorities emphasized that the traffic incident involving the inspector was committed by a different individual — the tenth-grade student of a private school in Tashkent. The teenager, driving without a license, operated a BMW M4 and struck the inspector, who was hospitalized with injuries. A criminal case has been opened, and the investigation continues.

Investigative actions are ongoing.