"The principle of law and order must be deeply ingrained in public consciousness. It is essential to promote and implement the principle of 'zero tolerance' towards offenses. Relevant efforts should be organized at all levels, primarily by the regional akims.
However, when introducing restrictions or fines, common sense should prevail, both from the government and public activists.
Global experience shows that it is impossible to maintain order without enforcement measures, and therefore, we must approach government actions with understanding. There should be public consensus through dialogue," - stated Tokayev.
He urged Kazakhstanis not to label their country based on measures such as fines and restrictions, as some citizens "mock" Kazakhstan.
Recently, Majilis deputy Askat Aimagambetov criticized the fine system in Kazakhstan and expressed dissatisfaction among citizens. Prior to him, in December of last year, deputy Azat Peruashyev criticized the system, claiming that officials are creating a "Fine-land."
It is worth noting that recently, fines for warming up cars for more than 5 minutes have caused a stir among Kazakhstanis. Deputy Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva raised this issue and discussed what would happen to the law that prohibits warming cars in winter for more than five minutes. Smyshlyaeva stated that this norm has been in place for over 20 years and was introduced to protect residents of areas where cars are parked.
Later, Deputy Minister of Justice Botagoz Zhaxselekova responded regarding the conditions necessary to reconsider the norm for warming up cars for no longer than 5 minutes. The prosecutor's office of North Kazakhstan region canceled the fine, as the police officer committed procedural violations when compiling the protocol and failed to obtain evidence of the offender's guilt.
Additionally, Majilis deputy Snezhanna Imasheva clarified the circumstances under which Kazakhstanis would not be fined for warming cars for over 5 minutes. According to her, warming up the vehicle is permitted for "even 55 minutes."
Furthermore, in June of last year, the Deputy Minister of Finance responded to criticism of the new Tax Code, which was labeled a "punitive book" and a tool for destroying Kazakhstani businesses.