#Road Safety

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has cancelled the one-year experience requirement for BE, C1E, and CE categories. Category B drivers are also allowed to drive C and C1 trucks during martial law.

The main benchmark for switching from summer to winter tires in October 2026 is a stable drop in air temperature to +7°C and below.

Constant daytime use of low-beam headlights improves road safety, but leads to accelerated bulb wear, increased fuel consumption, and eye strain.

Six people, including three children, were injured in a massive four-vehicle accident in the Zhytomyr region. Rescuers and medics worked at the scene.

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada did not support the bill on increasing fines for speeding: the document fell one vote short. The alternative version was also rejected.

In a Threads discussion, experienced drivers shared advice for newcomers: don't speed up when honked at, let aggressive drivers pass, don't trust the illusion of competence in the first months, and always buckle up your passengers.

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing Bill No. 3023 for a second reading, which introduces clear traffic rules and administrative liability for users of electric scooters and other light electric transport.

On September 1, special "Phantom" vehicles recorded 1,799 traffic violations in Kyiv and the Kyiv Oblast. All decisions were issued in automatic mode, the Head of the Patrol Police Department announced.

Fatal accident in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district: Volkswagen crashed into a bus and a bus stop, two people died. Police reported that the recording camera did not record speeding, despite obvious violations.

📸 From August 20, 2026, 50 new automated traffic cameras will start operating in Ukraine to detect traffic violations. The total number will reach 426. The most cameras will be in the Rivne, Kyiv, and Lviv regions, and Zakarpattia. One complex in Mukachevo has been disconnected. The police urge drivers to observe speed limits: "Safe speed means saved lives" 🚗💨 #Ukraine #TrafficRules #Cameras #Safety

🚨 Tragedy in Hungary: 12 killed in accident with a Polish bus. On the night of August 16, a bus with Polish tourists overturned in Hungary. 12 people died, 7 are in critical condition. The driver was detained — he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Passengers were traveling on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. 🇵🇱🇭🇺

🚗 Blocking the exit from a courtyard or parking lot is a violation of the ROR! A driver whose car hinders others may receive a fine of 680 UAH. What to do if you are 'locked in'? Read in our longread! #ROR #Ukraine #Fines #Parking

💸 Damaged suspension on a pothole? In 2026, you can claim compensation! 🚗 Lawyers remind: simply repairing the car is not enough. To get money from the road owner, you need to: 1️⃣ Document the pothole and the accident site (photo/video). 2️⃣ Call the police to file a report. 3️⃣ Save receipts from the service station. According to Traffic Rules and the Civil Code, damage is compensated in full, but you must prove the fault of the responsible party. ⚖️

Many drivers mistakenly believe that turning on the signal gives them the right to change lanes. We break down the real rules of priority on the road: who must yield when changing lanes and what fine awaits for violating traffic rules 🚗💸

Major fire on the highway: van burned out completely from the inside, engulfing the roadside in flames. Witnesses record the massive fire and thick black smoke. 🔥🚐🚑

Can you start moving if a pedestrian is still on the 'zebra'? 🚶‍♂️🚗 We analyze what the Traffic Rules and the Code of Administrative Offenses of Ukraine say. It turns out that waiting for a person to completely leave the road is not necessary, but there is an important condition that is often forgotten. 🇺🇦

🚗 Broke down on the highway? Don't panic — turn on the "hazard lights", place the sign, and wear a vest! 🚨 Fine for violation — from 510 UAH to license revocation. Know the rules — save a life. #road #safety #trafficrules