Briefly
Information claiming that a penalty points system for drivers came into effect in Ukraine from 2026 is false. This is confirmed by First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department Oleksiy Biloshytskyi. Several bills on this topic are currently before parliament, but none of them has become law or is applied in practice.
Why the fake appeared
The reason is simple: the registration of a bill is often perceived as a final decision. In January 2022, members of parliament from the "Servant of the People" party registered bill No. 6502, which provides for a penalty points system. At the same time, in 2025 there were reports about various road-control practices — and part of the audience began to merge those reports into a single news item. The lack of substantial informational outreach from state institutions added to the confusion.
What the police say
"Information is circulating online that from 2026 a penalty points system for drivers has come into effect. This does not correspond to reality."
— Oleksiy Biloshytskyi, First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department
Facts and key dates
• January 2022 — registration of bill No. 6502, which provides a mechanism for penalty points.
• June 2025 — the Patrol Police clarified certain procedures for applying traffic rules (for example, regarding the use of hazard lights as a "thank you").
• December 2025 — the Constitutional Court confirmed the legality of automatic fines for overloaded trucks (a different area, but indicative regarding judicial practice and technical solutions).
What this means for drivers
While the bills are under consideration, no new sanctions in the form of points are being applied. Introducing such a system would require a vote in parliament, the President's signature and, most likely, a transition period — time to inform citizens and prepare technically. So the main thing now is not to spread unverified messages and to follow official sources.
Practical advice
Check information on the Verkhovna Rada website and on the official channels of the National Police. If you receive messages about new fines or changes to the traffic rules — find the primary source (the text of the law or an official statement) before reposting. Road safety experts stress: a constructive public discussion about such changes is more useful than panic.
Conclusion
It seems that the issue of penalty points for Ukraine is a matter of time and reasoned debate, not an instantaneous decision. For now — stay calm: there is no system yet, and further steps will depend on parliament and communication with citizens. Decisions will come through procedures, not social-media rumors.
