Repeat offenders beware: Driving after a ban can lead to prison

In Uzbekistan, individuals who continue to drive after being deprived of their driving rights will now face criminal liability if they re-offend after receiving an administrative penalty. This change is introduced under the newly adopted law “On Amendments and Supplements to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure Codes of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Code of Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the Improvement of the Road Safety System,” signed on February 20.

According to the law, if a person deprived of the right to drive a vehicle is caught driving again after being penalized for the same offense, they will face severe legal consequences. Article 261² of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan states that the offense is punishable by:

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New law: Drunk drivers in Uzbekistan face prison terms

• A fine ranging from 50 to 100 times the base calculation amount (18.75 million to 37 million soums),
• Correctional labor for a period of two to three years, or
• Imprisonment for a period of two to three years.

Additionally, under this law, drivers in Uzbekistan will lose their driving rights if their penalty points exceed 12 points. This measure aims to enhance road safety and ensure stricter compliance with traffic regulations.