Since April 2024, Ukraine has had a new liability mechanism for conscripts who fail to comply with the requirements of territorial recruitment centers. According to Law No. 3633-IX, a court may temporarily restrict the right to drive a vehicle if a citizen evades military registration or fails to appear on a summons.
This innovation is enshrined in the Code of Administrative Procedure and is already actively used: according to the Register of Court Decisions, the number of cases involving claims by the CCC against drivers has recently increased.
How does the restriction work?
After the court issues a temporary injunction, the state bailiff sends the resolution to the Unified Information System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (UIS). The data is transferred there through the automated enforcement system (ASVP) using a qualified electronic signature.
Cancellation of the restriction is possible only after:
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fulfillment of the requirements of the CCC;
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cancellation of the court decision;
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withdrawal of the CCC's claim.
What is the penalty for violation?
Driving a car with a valid court restriction is an administrative offense. According to Part 3 of Article 126 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, this entails deprivation of the right to drive for a period of 3–6 months.
In case of repeated violation, the following is provided:
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fine 40,800 UAH;
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deprivation of rights for 5–7 years;
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possible seizure of the vehicle.
To speed up the punishment, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport recommended confiscating the driver's license immediately after the court decision. This would eliminate the need for a separate administrative protocol.
The decision of the Novohrad-Volynskyi City District Court of April 15, 2025 (case No. 285/660/25) is indicative. The court upheld the CCC's claim against a man who had not updated his registration data, failed to appear when summoned, and did not reside at his registered address.
Despite the lack of confirmation of receipt of the summons, the court considers its return by mail with the mark “addressee absent” to be proper notification. This is in accordance with the Procedure for Conducting Conscription and the norms of the Civil Service Commission.
Therefore, for failure to comply with the requirements of the CCC during mobilization, drivers may be deprived of their driving privileges — even without a personal appearance in court.
