New fines from July 1: police responded to whether penalties for drivers will increase.

A story about possible new fines for violations of traffic rules starting July 1 began circulating online. However, the first deputy head of the Patrol Police Department, Oleksiy Biloshytskyi, stated that no official changes have been approved yet. He urged people to trust only official sources and refrain from spreading false information.

'We will definitely inform about any changes in legislation related to administrative responsibility for traffic rule violations or public order on our official pages,' Biloshytskyi emphasized.

Possible changes in fines for drivers

Currently, rumors are circulating about possible changes to fines for drivers starting July 1:

Speeding

Fines for speeding may triple—from 340 to 1020 hryvnias for exceeding by more than 20 km/h and up to 1700 hryvnias for exceeding by more than 50 km/h. In addition, drivers who violate speed limits three times or more within a year may lose their driving licenses for six months.

Illegal parking

The fine for parking in prohibited areas may increase from 255 to 850 hryvnias. This is especially true for parking near bus stops, pedestrian crossings, and bike paths in cities. Vehicle owners will also have to pay for the removal of their vehicle, which may cost between 1200 to 1500 hryvnias.

Seat belt violations

The fine for driving without a seatbelt may rise from 510 to 1530 hryvnias, affecting both the driver and passengers. A separate fine of 1700 hryvnias is prescribed for an unbuckled child.

Using a mobile phone

The fine for talking on the phone while driving, without using a headset or holding the phone, may increase from 510 to 1190 hryvnias.

It is also important to remember that drivers may have to retake the driving test.

Information about possible changes to fines for traffic rule violations began circulating, but there is currently no official confirmation of these changes. The Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department urged trust only in official sources and to refrain from spreading false information. In the event of new fines being approved, drivers may find themselves under increased financial pressure and the need to strictly adhere to traffic rules to avoid penalties.