--- title: "Ukraine to Pass Toll Road Law by End of 2027: Mandatory Condition for EU Accession" description: "Ukraine plans to pass a toll road law by the end of 2027 as a mandatory criterion for EU accession. Deputy Minister Derkach explained the reasons and timeline for implementing the system." date: 2026-11-07T14:29:46.467Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-toll-road-law-2027-eu tags: [ukraine, eu-integration, paid-roads, infrastructure, transport-policy] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukraine to Pass Toll Road Law by End of 2027: Mandatory Condition for EU Accession ![Cars driving on an overpass against the backdrop of a large city skyline under a cloudy sky](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/07/ukraina-zakon-o-platnyh-dorogah-2027-ee/ukraina-zakon-o-platnyh-dorogah-2027-ee-1.webp) ## Key Points - Ukraine will pass a toll road law by the end of 2027 as a mandatory condition for European integration - Deputy Minister Derkach named truck overloading as the main cause of road surface destruction - Maximum toll rates have already been approved by relevant agencies - The introduction of toll roads is linked to a budget deficit and tying international aid to reforms Ukraine intends to pass a bill by the end of 2027 that will create the legal framework for launching toll roads. This was stated by Serhiy Derkach, First Deputy Minister for Restoration, Infrastructure, and Transport of Ukraine, in a commentary for RBC-Ukraine. According to him, introducing a toll road system is not a recommendation, but a mandatory criterion of the European Union, without which the country's European integration process cannot be completed. ### Legal Framework as a Condition of Membership «The possibility of launching toll roads is a mandatory criterion of the European Union, it is part of European Union legislation. And we, as a country, are obliged to establish a legal framework and the possibility of launching toll roads,» Derkach emphasized. Thus, this is not a voluntary decision by Kyiv, but compliance with the regulatory requirements of the bloc that Ukraine aspires to join. The legislative framework must determine the procedure for collecting fees, the categories of vehicles subject to tariffs, and mechanisms for control and revenue distribution. ### Truck Overloading — The Main Destroyer of Pavement Separately, the deputy minister pointed to one of the key reasons why Ukraine's road network requires large-scale restoration. «Our roads are being destroyed precisely because of overloaded trucks. And these overloaded trucks very often carry two waybills with them: one with the correct weight, and one with the incorrect, reduced weight,» Derkach explained. Systematic violations of permissible weight and size limits accelerate pavement wear by multiples, making it economically unfeasible to maintain roads without recovering part of the costs through tolls. ### Tariffs Already Approved, Legislation Adapting Relevant Ukrainian agencies have previously approved maximum toll rates for future paid road sections. In parallel, the Ministry for Restoration is working to adapt national legislation to EU requirements in several related areas: carrier licensing, compliance with weight and size limits, and the restoration of safe transport infrastructure. This means that the toll road law will become part of a broader package of reforms aimed at bringing the Ukrainian transport industry into line with European standards. ### Financial Context: Deficit and Linking Aid to Reforms The introduction of toll roads is taking place against the backdrop of severe budget constraints. The State Treasury of Ukraine has suspended payments to communities due to a shortage of funds in state accounts. An additional pressure factor is the delay in international financial assistance, which is typically tied to the adoption of specific European integration reforms. In this logic, the toll road law serves a dual function: on the one hand, it meets EU requirements and thereby «unlocks» a portion of the tranches, and on the other hand, it creates an additional source of revenue for the maintenance and repair of the road network. ### Broader Context: Changes in Mobilization Rules Against the backdrop of infrastructural reforms, the Ukrainian government has also introduced changes to the rules for reserving liable-to-military-service citizens during mobilization and martial law. The document provides for a review of the statuses of critically important enterprises and the creation of a new consultative body. Although these measures are not directly related to road issues, they reflect a general course of restructuring institutional mechanisms under the pressure of simultaneously ongoing military and European integration processes. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [В Украине примут закон о запуске платных дорог по требованию ЕС, - Минтранспорта](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrayini-uhvalyat-zakon-zapusk-platnih-dorig-1794059279.html) - First Deputy Minister Derkach's statement on the timeline (by the end of 2027), the mandatory nature of the EU criterion, the problem of truck overloading, and approved tariffs. The context regarding the treasury and mobilization changes is also set out in the source text. ## FAQ ### When exactly does Ukraine plan to launch toll roads? The bill on toll roads is planned to be adopted by the end of 2027. This is the deadline named by First Deputy Minister for Restoration, Infrastructure, and Transport Serhiy Derkach. ### Why are toll roads mandatory for Ukraine? The introduction of toll roads is a mandatory criterion of the European Union and part of its legislation. Without establishing an appropriate legal framework, Ukraine will not be able to fulfill the requirements of European integration. ### What is the main reason for the rapid destruction of Ukrainian roads? According to Deputy Minister Derkach, the main reason is the systematic overloading of freight transport vehicles. He also noted that carriers often use two waybills — one with the actual weight and one with a reduced weight. ### Have toll rates already been determined? Yes, relevant Ukrainian agencies have previously approved maximum toll rates for future paid road sections.