Penalty points for drivers to be introduced in Ukraine: how the new penalty system will work

Ukraine plans to introduce a penalty point system for drivers, similar to the one in Europe. Find out which violations will result in points being awarded, how many points can be awarded, and when a driver can have their license revoked

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Ukraine is preparing to introduce a new system for monitoring traffic violations—penalty points for drivers. This practice has long been successfully implemented in most European Union countries, where it has proven effective in reducing the number of accidents and improving discipline on the roads.

This was announced by Volodymyr Kreidenko, deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, during a telethon.

How will the penalty point system work?

The system provides that each driver will receive a certain number of penalty points for regular violations — speeding, illegal parking, driving through a red light, or creating an emergency situation.

These points will be accumulated in the driver's individual history. When their number reaches a certain threshold, as provided by law, this may be grounds for temporary deprivation of the right to drive a car.

Thus, the penalty point system will become a tool that will allow not only financial but also disciplinary influence — by restricting the ability to participate in road traffic.

A similar system is in place in Germany, France, Poland, and other EU countries. There, each driver has a certain number of “safety points,” which are reduced after each violation. If the number of points reaches a critical level, the driver temporarily loses their right to drive.

According to Volodymyr Kreidenko, there are many drivers in Ukraine today who systematically violate traffic rules. They pay fines but continue to endanger themselves and others.

Currently, for example, the fine for speeding is 340 hryvnia, and if paid within 10 days, 170 hryvnia. According to the deputy, this amount is not a deterrent. Because of this, even those who have been repeatedly caught by traffic cameras continue to ignore the rules.

Kreidenko stressed that 41% of all injuries and deaths on the roads are related to speeding. The innovation should be one of the key steps to reduce these statistics and improve traffic safety in the country.

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What other changes are planned for drivers?

In addition to the penalty point system, the Verkhovna Rada is also considering reducing the permitted speed margin from the current +20 km/h to +10 km/h.

This means that drivers will be held liable for exceeding the speed limit by 11 km/h or more. This approach is in line with the practice of many EU countries, where the permissible margin of error does not exceed 5–10 km/h.

Lowering the speed limit and introducing penalty points should together create a new culture of driver behavior on the roads and encourage compliance with the rules not through fear of fines, but through awareness of the risks.

When could the penalty point system be introduced in Ukraine?

The penalty point system is currently under development. Changes to the legislation are planned to be made after public discussions and approval by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It is expected that after the law is passed, there will be a transition period of several months to adapt the police information systems and driver databases.

Volodymyr Kreidenko emphasizes that the goal of the initiative is not punishment, but prevention: to reduce the number of accidents caused by carelessness and to form a stable culture of traffic rule compliance.

We remind you! Ukraine is preparing new fines and traffic rules for drivers and pedestrians. Read about the penalties for drifting, speeding, noise, drunk driving, and the changes that will affect electric scooters in our previous article.

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