Lay down on the road for a photo: how the photoshoot in Semey ended

A dangerous photoshoot on a Semey road at night has led to a fine for a 35-year-old woman from the Aktobe region. The incident gained widespread attention after video surfaced on social media, showing the woman lying on the asphalt in sunglasses, posing for a camera while vehicles passed by.

Users expressed alarm in the comments, deeming the behavior reckless and potentially tragic. One commenter recalled a near-miss with a young man filming for TikTok on the road. Many urged the regional police to intervene. The Abai Regional Police Department confirmed the woman's identity and stated that an administrative protocol was filed for violating traffic regulations as a pedestrian.

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The individual in the video is a 35-year-old resident of the Aktobe region. An administrative protocol has been filed against her for violations of traffic regulations by pedestrians and other road users.

The offense carries a fine of 2 Monthly Calculation Indices, equivalent to 8,650 tenge. Police emphasized the severe risks involved, noting that drivers might not see a person on the road in time at night. "No video is worth such consequences," the department warned, urging the public to prioritize safety over social media views.

This incident follows a similar case in May, where a student received a 5-day administrative arrest for a provocative photoshoot at Astana's Bayterek monument. Footage of him lying down and making an obscene gesture outraged netizens, who viewed it as disrespectful. The student admitted guilt and expressed remorse, but the court imposed the sentence.

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It is not worth risking your life for spectacular shots and social media views. No video is worth such consequences.