News about fines: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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South Korea's regulator issued the companies a combined fine of 63.7 billion won for forcing payment methods on developers. The companies must submit compliance plans within one month and make changes within three months, but they disagree with the decision.
Madina UsmonovaBailiffs have begun the forced collection of 61,330 rubles from comedian Semyon Slepakov, who failed to pay administrative fines on time, including a fine for violating foreign agent legislation. Earlier, the court sentenced him to 400 hours of compulsory labor and ordered his detention in absentia.
Otabek YusupovA court in Uzbekistan fined four people for selling counterfeit English textbooks published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Inspections by the Intellectual Property Center revealed illegal distribution of five popular titles on marketplaces. The offenders were held liable under Article 177-1 of the Administrative Liability Code, which provides for fines of 2.2 to 6.6 million soums for citizens and confiscation of illegal products.
Aziz KarimovThe Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has approved the procedure for applying financial sanctions for violations in water intake. From January 1, 2027, legal entities will receive a warning for the first violation, and fines — including at five times the amount — for a repeat one.
Otabek YusupovThe National Automobile Union has proposed restricting novice drivers: during the first three years after obtaining a license, they could be banned from driving cars with more than 150 horsepower. A fine of 5,000 to 15,000 rubles is proposed for violations. The issue has already been included in the government's road safety improvement plan.
Aziz KarimovFrom March 1, 2026, new requirements for combating invasive plants are in force. Lawyer Artemy Kupriyanov explained that plot owners are obliged to destroy Canada goldenrod, and failure to comply with regional rules carries fines from 2,000 to 700,000 rubles. Ecologist Anatoly Batashev explained how to properly get rid of the plant.
Otabek YusupovOn 20 October, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis passed in its second and third readings amendments to Article 11-1 of the law “On Currency Regulation”, providing for a court reduction of fines by 50% when mitigating circumstances exist. The document has been sent to the Senate. According to data presented during consideration, in 2025 fines were imposed on 9,100 entrepreneurs totaling 3.3 trillion soums. On October 20, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis passed in the second and third readings amendments to Article 11-1 of the law 'On Currency Regulation', providing for a 50% reduction of fines by a court in the presence of mitigating circumstances. The document has been sent to the Senate. According to figures cited during the consideration, in 2025 fines were imposed on 9,100 entrepreneurs totaling 3.3 trillion soums.
Otabek YusupovOver the past year, more than 113,000 administrative protocols were drawn up against fare evaders in Tashkent, and 2.7 billion soums in fines were collected. 98% of those who did not pay are people under 30. The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan has developed a proposal to increase the current fine of 44,000 soums fivefold; the matter is being coordinated with other agencies.
Sevara AzamovaBailiffs are collecting unpaid fines totaling 10,000 rubles from actor Alexander Golovin: four enforcement proceedings have been opened against him, three related to traffic police (GAI) fines, and one received from MADI.
Javlon TursunovIn the first nine months of 2026, Dubai Police issued 7,735 fines and impounded 1,630 vehicles for excessive noise and unauthorized modifications. Brigadier General Juma Salem bin Suwaidan announced plans to expand the use of noise-measuring devices and stressed that enhanced enforcement and awareness efforts are helping reduce noise levels on the roads.
Sevara AzamovaThe government commission on legislative activity has backed the Interior Ministry's initiative to raise fines for driving a car without a driver's license. The base fine is proposed to be increased from 5,000–15,000 to 15,000–30,000 rubles, while a separate penalty of 30,000 to 50,000 rubles is to be introduced for repeat offenses, without the 25% discount for early payment.
Sevara AzamovaNorth Ossetia was the first in southern Russia to adopt a law banning the sale of vapes, yet the devices are still being sold in Vladikavkaz. Deputy Svetlana Doeva stated that the law's effect has been suspended, as the republic adopted it earlier than federal rules allowing a ban only from March 1, 2027. The rescheduling of deadlines in the region has not yet been approved.
Javlon TursunovOn October 20, the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan passed a law simplifying the procedure for applying financial fines to entrepreneurs. Businesses will be able to be released from the remaining amount by voluntarily paying 50% of the fine within a month, and may also pay in installments for up to 6 months. The document has been sent to the Senate.
Sevara AzamovaThe Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis passed, in second and third readings, amendments to the law “On Currency Regulation” allowing courts to reduce fines for non-repatriation of assets under foreign trade transactions by 50% in the presence of mitigating circumstances. The bill awaits approval by the Senate and the president's signature.
Sevara AzamovaThe UK government has announced new rules for private parking: a guaranteed five minutes to decide on parking, 10 minutes to exit without a fine, cancellation of fines for breakdowns and honest mistakes, a maximum of £20 on appeal, and a freeze of the upper fine limit at £100. Operators who violate the rules risk losing access to DVLA data. According to the RAC, a record 17 million private parking fines were issued in 2025/2026.
Aziz KarimovThe government of England has given local authorities new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses: fines of up to £100 for loud music, littering, vaping and threats. A nationwide campaign for rail passengers, 'share the carriage, not the noise', is also being launched. The campaign is backed by unions and Transport Focus, but the opposition and experts doubt enforcement.
Aziz KarimovThe National Statistics Committee reported that in 2025 the country registered 46.8 thousand fewer births than in 2024. The President announced plans to transfer liquefied gas supply to the private sector by 2027. Fines for early marriages have also been increased, the tuition contract payment deadline in universities has been extended, and in Tashkent complaints about the smell of hot water are being investigated.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the State Labor Inspectorate of Uzbekistan, as of October 10, 2026, 132 violations were identified during 145 monitoring checks of labor law compliance during the cotton harvest season. Fines totaling 172.8 million soums were imposed, and pickers were recovered and paid more than 8.87 billion soums.
Dilnoza Rahimova
