Collection of evidence as an element of substantiation in criminal cases related to violation of traffic rules and operation of vehicles

Introduction. The article analyzes certain problematic aspects of the investigation of criminal cases related to violation of traffic rules and operation of vehicles. Materials and methods. The author has used general scientific methods: systemic and dialectical methods of cognition, as well as special methods of logical, historical, sociological, and comparative legal analysis. Analysis. The study of the practice of investigative bodies, materials of judicial practice, reviews and analysis of theoretical studies related to the investigation of crimes related to violations of traffic rules and vehicle operation shows that often the violation of the timing of investigative measures and the reason for the termination of criminal cases is the unsatisfactory quality of the investigation, individual measures as a way of collecting evidence in this category crimes. The purpose of the study is to analyze the problematic aspects of collecting physical evidence as a method of proof in the investigation of crimes related to violations of traffic rules and vehicle operation. Results. The analysis of scientific works and practice materials of investigative bodies and courts has shown that paying due attention to the collection and analysis of physical evidence will reduce the time of investigation, prepare the evidence base for making a fair and reasonable decision in this category of crimes.