The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has developed a draft law introducing administrative liability for violating curfew. The initiative aims to strengthen security and discipline under martial law. The document has already been registered in the Verkhovna Rada under number 12354.
What do government officials propose?
The draft law provides for the amendment of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses with a new Article 210-2. In particular, fines are established for:
- Violating curfew means being on the streets or in other public places during prohibited hours without special permits.
- Failure to comply with evacuation rules - entering or staying in settlements where mandatory evacuation has been declared without appropriate permits.
Amount of fines:
- From 50 to 100 tax-free minimum incomes of citizens (850–1,700 UAH) for violating the curfew.
- From 30 to 50 minimums (510–850 UAH) for failure to comply with evacuation rules.
The proposal also provides for the right of the police to detain violators to draw up reports.
Fines with exceptions
Not all violators will be punished. Fines will not be applied to individuals who:
- They go to shelters.
- They provide medical care or accompany the seriously ill.
- Rescue operations or evacuations are being carried out.
This is not the first attempt by the government to introduce such a norm. In May 2024, the Verkhovna Rada failed a similar bill that provided for significantly higher fines: from 8.5 to 17 thousand hryvnias for citizens and up to 102 thousand hryvnias for businesses. At that time, the document received only 190 votes out of the required 226.
The current initiative provides for more moderate sanctions, which will likely increase its chances of support.
Curfew is an important security tool during martial law. It minimizes the risks of illegal activity, ensures control over the situation, and allows for a prompt response to emergencies.
The introduction of fines should discipline citizens and at the same time allow the police to perform their functions more effectively. If the bill is passed, it will be an important step in strengthening law and order in Ukraine during the war.
