15 May 2008, 12:45
The Bill suggests a raise in the rate of fines for violating the traffic regulations. Thus, a fine for an infringement will average 85 100 Hryvnias. The Bill considerably enhances liability for a gross violation of traffic regulations. Thus, a fine for passage at the warning signal of the traffic lights will make up 170-204 Hryvnias, and a fine for driving in a state of intoxication 1360-2550 Hryvnias.
Pursuant to the Bill, the policemen can impound a driving license before the court´s decision in cases, when the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Infringements envisages deprivation of right to drive a transport vehicle
The Bill also envisages installation and use of appliances for automatic photo- and videofixation of road rules violations.
The People´s Deputies also upheld amendments to the current legislation that envisage liability of the State Automobile Inspection employees for illegal issue of technical inspection certificates.