Penalty points for drivers: Parliament wants to crack down on speeders
This is reported in an article by “Glavkom”, citing MP Volodymyr Kreidenko. Bill No. 14133 on the penalty points system was registered in the Verkhovna Rada on 21 October 2025 and included on the agenda on 10 February 2026.
The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to introduce a penalty points system for drivers who systematically breach traffic regulations.
One of the authors of Bill No. 14133, MP Volodymyr Kreidenko of the “Servant of the People” party, believes that fines alone do not deter drivers who regularly exceed the speed limit.
According to the MP, when the fine for speeding is 340 UAH, the driver is effectively “buying a licence to break the rules”, as they can pay the fines and continue driving without the risk of losing their licence.
What changes are being proposed
Bill No. 14133 provides for the introduction of a penalty points system for traffic offences.
It is proposed that points be awarded in addition to monetary fines. The number of points will depend on the severity of the offence.
For less serious offences, a driver may receive one point. This includes, in particular, driving without a seatbelt, breaching child transport regulations, or failing to comply with vehicle registration requirements.
The most severe penalty – five points – is proposed for speeding by more than 50 km/h, causing a dangerous situation, and breaching the rules for crossing railway level crossings.
How licences may be revoked
According to Kreidenko, if a driver accumulates 15 penalty points within 365 days, they will lose their right to drive.
After that, they will have to retake both the theory and practical parts of the driving test to get their licence back.
The MP believes that the risk of losing one’s licence is a more effective deterrent for repeat offenders than the current fines.
What else is being proposed regarding speed
Kraydenko has also tabled a proposal to increase fines for speeding.
According to the MP, the proposal is to impose penalties for exceeding the speed limit by as little as 10 km/h. Currently, penalties are imposed only for exceeding the limit by more than 20 km/h.
This bill, like the initiative on penalty points, has not yet been brought before the plenary session.
Why has this come up again?
The debate on tougher penalties for drivers intensified following a fatal road accident at Karavaevy Dachi in Kyiv.
The accident occurred on 5 June. According to Glavkom, four people were killed and three others were injured. The publication reports that the driver, who lost control of the vehicle, had 39 previous traffic offences on his record, most of which were for speeding.
The driver had been brought to administrative liability on multiple occasions for speeding, and had also been involved in four road accidents, two of which occurred this year.
What the Ministry of Internal Affairs says
Following the accident, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced plans to amend legislation regarding habitual traffic offenders.
Among the possible changes are the introduction of a points system and the possibility of revoking driving licences for repeat offenders.
Kraydenko claims that the initiatives announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs effectively duplicate the provisions of his draft bill. According to the MP, such a system could be launched quickly from a technical standpoint, as the ‘Dii’ platform already features an electronic driver’s account where fines are recorded.
Who will be affected by the changes
Kraydenko stated that most drivers will not actually feel the impact of these changes.
He says that 60–70% of Ukrainians either do not break the Highway Code at all or commit only minor offences. Therefore, they will not be able to accumulate enough points to lose their licence.
The MP emphasises that the main aim of the changes is to target repeat offenders who regularly exceed the speed limit and pose a danger on the roads.
What stage is the bill at?
Bill No. 14133 is currently before the Verkhovna Rada. According to the bill’s details, it was registered on 21 October 2025 and included on the agenda on 10 February 2026.
The document is to be considered by the relevant parliamentary committee. These rules do not come into force until they are adopted by the Verkhovna Rada.
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