The police announced an increase in penalties for traffic violations

This was reported by the First Deputy Head of the Department of Patrol Police of Ukraine, Oleksiy Biloshytskyi, in a publication for «Ukrainian Truth».

He noted that the patrol police have developed a draft law that ensures increased control over drunk driving and announced that a series of the most relevant draft laws are upcoming, which, among other things, were reviewed by the patrol police, with official conclusions and proposals provided for the draft laws regarding:

• strengthening responsibility for systematic violations of the Traffic Rules. For repeated violations (traffic lights, overtaking, pedestrian crossings), larger fines and license revocation will be imposed;

• a fine for violating the requirement for mandatory winter/all-season tires will reach up to 8,500 UAH, with license revocation for repeated violations;

• regulation of personal electric transport will be introduced. Clear rules and responsibilities for electric scooter users, etc., will be defined;

• regarding speed limits, the "non-fined threshold" will be lowered from 20 to 10 km/h, with a clear gradation of fines for speed violations;

• the use of reflective elements for pedestrians will become mandatory during dark hours or in conditions of insufficient visibility;

• alternative initiatives include a "points system" for offenders and the possibility for citizens to report violations.

  Additionally, Biloshytskyi announced that in terms of strengthening sanctions (fines), the following innovations are being considered:

  • drift — fine up to 17,000 UAH and license revocation;

  • exceeding noise levels — fine up to 34,000 UAH;

  • driving under the influence — fine up to 51,000 UAH, license revocation, and vehicle confiscation;

  • driving while intoxicated during martial law — the possibility of confiscating the vehicle for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.