RPS officers may no longer impose fines on the spot

Road Patrol Service officers in Uzbekistan may soon lose the authority to impose fines on violators at the scene of an incident. This is outlined in the draft law titled "On Amendments and Additions to the Code of Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan," which was initially discussed today, September 10, during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Defense and Security Issues.

The proposed law introduces a new provision to the Code of Administrative Responsibility, mandating timely notification to citizens of traffic violations detected through photo and video recording systems. The law stipulates that information regarding a traffic violation must be submitted to the Traffic Safety Service within 48 hours. If this deadline is not met, the driver will not be held administratively liable.

Additionally, the law eliminates the requirement for vehicles belonging to ambulance and fire-rescue units to present documents verifying the performance of official duties.

The draft law also introduces administrative penalties for offenses committed using scooters, personal mobility vehicles, and similar modes of transportation, including driving scooters, mopeds, bicycles, and wheelbarrows. It further penalizes the transportation of passengers by drivers of personal mobility vehicles and scooters.

A significant change proposed by the law is the removal of the authority for traffic patrol officers to impose fines on violators at the scene of a traffic violation while on duty.

"The committee has adopted an appropriate decision regarding the discussed issues," the statement reads.

It is worth noting that last month, a draft law proposing administrative penalties for internal affairs officers who post photos and videos online during work hours was sent back to the Legislative Chamber by senators for reconsideration.