As previously reported by Spot, on February 21, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law aimed at increasing accountability for violations of traffic regulations.

The document introduces amendments to the Code of Administrative Responsibility regarding the imposition of penalty points in addition to the main punitive measures. It also provides for stricter sanctions for a number of violations.

For instance, the fine for violations of cargo transportation and towing regulations is doubled—from 5 BRV (1.875 million sums) to 10 BRV (3.75 million sums).

More detailed sanctions are specified for exceeding the dimensional parameters, total weight, and axle load limits by vehicles (with or without cargo). The amount of fines depends on the degree of excess:

  • up to 10% of the established norm — 10 BRV;
  • 10−20% of the norm — 15 BRV (5.625 million sums);
  • over 20% of the norm (without permission) — 20 BRV (7.5 million sums).

The fine for littering from vehicles is increased to 1 BRV (375,000 sums), and it will also apply to violations on water transport (boats, ferries). The same amount will be the fine according to part 1 of article 128 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for:

  • driving on pedestrian paths;
  • violations when passing public transport stops and pedestrian crossings;
  • violations regarding the use of lighting devices;
  • non-compliance with road signs;
  • splashing mud on passengers and pedestrians;
  • for trucks — driving in the far left lane of the road without necessity.

A fine of 2 BRV (750,000 sums) is established for violations of passenger transportation rules. Transporting children without mandatory supervision by the traffic police will be punished with 5 BRV (1.875 million sums).

The fine for improper overtaking will amount to 3 BRV (1.125 million sums). A fine of 5 BRV will be imposed for creating threats to road safety during group rides and for violations at railway crossings—currently, such amounts are only provided for repeated offenses.

Sanctions for speeding are being revised. If the excess is more than 60 km/h, the fine will be 15 BRV (5.625 million sums). Additionally, the increased fines for repeated offenses are canceled.

The fine for running a red light or violating a traffic officer's signal is raised by 50% — to 3 BRV (1.125 million sums). Concurrently, the increased fine (25 BRV or 9.375 million sums) for repeated driving into oncoming traffic or creating emergency situations is abolished.

A fine for violations of safety rules when operating vehicles powered by compressed or liquefied gas will be introduced. It will amount to 5 BRV for individuals and 10 BRV for officials.

Furthermore, the concept of road hooliganism is defined in the Code of Administrative Offenses — intentional obstruction of traffic and creating threats on the road, including drifting and frequent abrupt lane changes (“shashki”).

The fine for road hooliganism will amount to 25 BRV (9.375 million sums), and the violator will be deprived of their driving rights for a period of one to two years. If the individual does not have a license or has had it revoked previously, a fine of 50 BRV (18.75 million sums) or 15 days of arrest will be imposed.

Earlier, Spot reported on plans to fine drivers for using lanes designated for public transport.