The Ukrainian government is revising its traffic violation penalties and regulations for electric scooters, with discussions set to take place with lawmakers shortly. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced these changes as part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing road safety.
During a meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs and other officials, Svyrydenko emphasized the need for a tiered penalty system based on the severity of speeding offenses. The proposed changes primarily target habitual offenders, aiming to reduce risks for other road users.
According to Svyrydenko, over the past year, automatic speed cameras have recorded significant violations:
- Nearly 2,900 drivers exceeded the speed limit more than 50 times.
- Over 35,000 drivers were caught speeding more than ten times.
- Approximately 12,500 drivers exceeded the limit more than twenty times.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is expected to discuss these proposals with members of parliament soon.
Another aspect of the reform focuses on enhancing the automatic violation detection system. Currently, about 377 speed cameras are operational across Ukraine, with plans to increase this number to over 410 units. Svyrydenko noted that areas with active monitoring see better compliance with traffic rules.
The government is also working on legislative measures to regulate the use of electric scooters and other light personal transport. Svyrydenko highlighted a concerning 66.8% increase in accidents involving these vehicles in the first five months of 2026.
“People, including children, are being injured or killed. The rules must be clear and understandable for all road users,” she stated.
In May 2025, a draft law was registered in parliament proposing a tiered penalty system for speeding, which would lower the permissible margin of error from 20 km/h to 10 km/h. The proposed fines range from 340 UAH for exceeding the limit by 10 km/h to 3,400 UAH for exceeding it by 80 km/h.
On June 2, 2026, parliament received a separate draft law concerning electric scooters, which includes fines up to 17,000 UAH and potential confiscation of the vehicle for violations. The Supreme Court has already recognized electric scooters as a source of increased danger.
The Ukrainian government is set to introduce a new tiered penalty system for traffic violations and stricter regulations for electric scooters, aiming to enhance road safety. Discussions with lawmakers are expected soon, following a significant rise in traffic violations and accidents involving e-scooters.