The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has developed a draft law introducing administrative responsibility for curfew violations. The initiative aims to strengthen security and discipline under martial law. The document is already registered in the Verkhovna Rada under number 12354.
What do government officials offer?
The draft law provides for the addition of a new Article 210-2 to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. In particular, fines are established for:
- Violation of the curfew - being on the streets or in other public places during the prohibited time without special passes.
- Non-observance of evacuation rules - entering or staying in populated areas where mandatory evacuation has been announced without the appropriate permits.
Amount of fines:
- From 50 to 100 of the tax-free minimum income of citizens (850-1700 UAH) for violating the curfew.
- From 30 to 50 minimum (510-850 UAH) for non-observance of evacuation rules.
The proposal also provides for the right of the police to detain violators to draw up reports.
Penalties with exceptions
Not all violators will be punished. Fines will not be applied to persons who:
- They go to shelters.
- They provide medical assistance or accompany the seriously ill.
- They carry out rescue operations or evacuation.
This is not the first attempt by the government to introduce such a rule. In May 2024, the Verkhovna Rada failed a similar bill, which provided for much 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 includes more moderate sanctions, which is likely to increase its chances of support.
The curfew is an important tool for ensuring security under martial law. It minimizes the risks of illegal activity, ensures control over the situation and allows prompt response to emergency events.
The introduction of fines should discipline citizens and at the same time allow the police to perform their functions more effectively. If the draft law is adopted, it will be an important step to strengthen law and order in Ukraine during the war.
