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Ukraine traffic law report

Source agencyMain Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (HSC MIA)

Last updated18 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is ~60% (2023, HSC MIA Statistics)
Road fatalities: ~3,500 deaths (estimate, incomplete due to conflict) in 2023 — Data incomplete due to ongoing conflict; civilian traffic fatalities affected by war conditions in eastern and southern regions
~300,000 tests administered per year by Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Most challenging topic: Traffic Signs & Signals (30% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test format20 questions, computer-based, max 2 errors allowed

Minimum age18 for cars, 16 for mopeds

License validity30 years (or to age 50, whichever is later)

Conflict impactTesting services suspended in occupied territories; mobile service centres deployed

Urban speed limit50 km/h since January 2018 (reduced from 60 km/h)

Total cost estimateUAH 8,000-15,000 (EUR 190-360) for full license

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

~60%HSC MIA Statistics (2023)

Practical test pass rate

~55%HSC MIA Statistics (2023)

Tests administered per year

~300,000Pre-2022 figure; volumes fell after the full-scale invasion.HSC MIA (2021)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h

Rural / national roads90 km/h

Motorway / highway130 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Traffic Signs & Signals
30% fail rate
Understanding regulatory, warning, and informational signs per Ukrainian standards
2. Priority Rules
27% fail rate
Right-of-way at intersections, roundabouts, and railway crossings
3. Speed Limits & Zones
24% fail rate
Different limits by road type and residential area rules
4. Emergency Procedures
20% fail rate
Accident response, first aid basics, and emergency service contact

Road safety

Road fatalities~3,500 deaths (estimate, incomplete due to conflict)National Police of Ukraine / WHO estimates (2023)

TrendData incomplete due to ongoing conflict; civilian traffic fatalities affected by war conditions in eastern and southern regions

Penalties & fines

Speeding: UAH 340-3,400 fine (EUR 8-80); 50+ km/h over: UAH 3,400 + license suspension
Driving under influence: BAC 0.2‰; UAH 17,000 fine (EUR 400) + 1-year license suspension; repeat offence: UAH 34,000 + 3-year suspension
Points system: No traditional point system; penalties are fines, license suspensions, and vehicle impoundment for severe offences
Mobile phone use: UAH 340-850 fine (EUR 8-20)

Recent law changes

2025
Expansion of online theory test booking in liberated territories
2024
Automated speed camera network expanded in major cities (Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv)
2023
Temporary license provisions for internally displaced persons streamlined
2018
Speed limits lowered to 50 km/h in all urban areas (from 60 km/h, effective January 1, 2018)

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-18

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2023HSC MIA Statistics Road safety data · 2023National Police of Ukraine / WHO estimates Official regulatory bodyMain Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (HSC MIA)

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 18). Ukraine traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/ukraine

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Ukraine Driving Stats

Theory pass rate~60%Practical pass rate~55%Motorway speed limit130 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)~3,500 deaths (estimate, incomplete due to conflict)

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