Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko said the Ukrainian government will implement harsher punishments for traffic violations to improve road safety.
These measures aim to reduce road accidents and curb dangerous behaviors such as speeding and drunk driving. By increasing the cost of violations and introducing systemic tracking of offenses, the government intends to instill greater driver discipline across the country.
Central to the new proposal is the introduction of a penalty-points system for drivers [2]. Under this framework, repeated offenses will accumulate points, potentially leading to more severe consequences than simple monetary fines. For specific systematic offenses, such as repeatedly running a yellow traffic signal, drivers may face the revocation of their driver's licenses [3].
Financial penalties are also expected to rise significantly. Some reports indicate that the maximum fine for traffic violations could reach 34,000 hryvnias [1]. However, there are contradictions regarding these figures, as some outlets have characterized reports of new higher fines as inaccurate [4].
Beyond traditional vehicles, the government is introducing new regulations for personal electric transport. This expansion of oversight reflects a growing need to integrate e-scooters, and other electric devices, into the existing legal framework of the road.
The initiative focuses on shifting the culture of driving in Ukraine. By targeting systematic offenders rather than one-time mistakes, the government hopes to remove the most dangerous drivers from the streets—thereby protecting pedestrians and other motorists.
Officials said the comprehensive approach, combining points, fines, and license loss, is necessary to create a deterrent against habitual law-breaking on public roads.
“Drivers may face the revocation of their driver's licenses for systematic offenses.”
The shift toward a points-based system mirrors European safety models, moving away from a purely financial penalty system which often fails to deter wealthy offenders. By linking license validity to a history of violations, Ukraine is prioritizing behavioral change and long-term road safety over immediate revenue generation from fines.
