Russia bans transgender drivers

It has been widely reported that the Russian government has decided to ban transgender people from driving (BBC, Guardian). They have added many conditions which they deem to be "mental disorders", including transgenderism, fetishism, exhibitionism and voyeurism, as well as kleptomaniacs and those with a gambling addiction.

Of course, Russia's absurdly high road accident (mortality) rate (30,000 deaths and 250,000 injuries annually) has nothing to do with alcohol, macho driving stupidity or poorly-maintained vehicles. If you want a laugh, watch (some of) this collection of videos from Russian dashcams.

With homosexuality sometimes viewed as an 'illness' in Russia, you can't help but wonder which direction such a law change might go next.

Now, cue the piss-take...


For driving safety reasons, they should ban people with some of the following sexual fetishes:
compulsive onanism - because you should always have two hands on the wheel

bondage - because they might find being strapped in by seatbelt a little too exciting and distracting

cross-dressing - because it's dangerous to drive in high heels

exhibitionism - because the only thing you're suppose to flash at other motorists is your lights


While I'm being so flippant, since women are statistically safer drivers than men, you'd have though than the Russian government might have wanted more of them on the road.