Significant changes are being prepared in Ukraine regarding the system of fines for violations of martial law regulations. According to a new draft law submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers to the Verkhovna Rada, it is planned to substantially increase the penalties for being in evacuation zones without passes and for violating the curfew.
This is reported by Finway
Increased Responsibility for Offenders
The draft law specifies clear fine amounts depending on the type and recurrence of the offenses. For illegal presence in a mandatory evacuation zone without a pass or identification, a fine of 30 to 50 non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens is proposed, which amounts to 510 to 850 hryvnias. If a similar violation occurs again within a year, the fine increases to 100-200 non-taxable minimum incomes (1,700–3,400 hryvnias).
Changes Regarding Curfew Violations
Those who are caught on the streets or in public places without the necessary documents during the curfew will also face increased penalties. For the first violation, a fine of 50 to 100 non-taxable minimum incomes (850–1,700 hryvnias) is proposed. In the case of a repeated violation within a year, the fine will range from 100 to 200 non-taxable minimum incomes, equivalent to 1,700–3,400 hryvnias.
“The maximum penalty for systematic disregard of martial law requirements can reach 3,400 hryvnias.”
The government emphasizes that the main goal of the new sanctions is not punishment but the prevention of violations. According to representatives of the Cabinet, the increased fines are intended to encourage citizens to adhere to the rules established during martial law and to recognize their importance for collective security.
Failure to comply with the established order of movement at night or ignoring evacuation requirements poses serious risks not only to the civilian population but also to military personnel and law enforcement officers who are carrying out their duties in the challenging conditions of war.