New procedure for processing fines for drivers in Uzbekistan approved

The document has been registered and will enter into force in two months

A new procedure for processing administrative fines for traffic violations has been approved in Uzbekistan. The regulation was approved by order of the Minister of Internal Affairs dated September 4, 2026, No. 502, and was registered with the Ministry of Justice on November 5 under number 3969. The official publication took place on November 6, and the document will enter into force two months after that, Kun.uz reports.

Electronic protocols and a ban on cash on the spot

Under the regulation, traffic violation protocols are processed primarily through the Ministry of Internal Affairs' electronic system 'Administrative Practice'. Drivers, witnesses and other participants will be able to confirm electronic protocols with an electronic signature or a fingerprint. At the same time, internal affairs officers are categorically prohibited from taking fines from violators on the spot.

Appeals: enforcement is suspended

A driver has the right to appeal a fine decision to a higher authority or a court within 10 days from the date of receiving its copy. If the complaint is filed within the established deadline, enforcement of the decision is suspended until it is reviewed — with the exception of decisions on administrative arrest. If the decision is overturned during the review, the collected money is returned in the manner established by law.

Points and vehicle detention for non-payment

The regulation also enshrines a point system: for certain violations, penalty points are added on top of the main punishment — no more than 2 points per violation. Points are counted for one year and are automatically written off after that period expires. If a driver accumulates more than 12 points in a year, the case materials are sent to the court electronically to decide on additional punishment.

What practically changes for drivers

For drivers, the document reduces payment to cashless channels: if a fine is not paid within 60 days after the decision is issued, the vehicle may be subject to detention. However, if the driver fully pays the fine through an electronic payment system, a mobile app or a bank cash desk and the payment is confirmed in the system, the vehicle will not be taken to the impound lot. Thus, the new regulation simultaneously enshrines the electronic format for recording violations and defines the conditions under which vehicle detention can be avoided.