Ukraine Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (HSC MIA)
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
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 (pre-2022; reduced due to war) tests administered per year by Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
- ●Most challenging topic: Traffic Signs & Signals (30% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
90 km/h
Motorway / Highway
130 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Traffic Signs & Signals
30% fail rateUnderstanding regulatory, warning, and informational signs per Ukrainian standards
Priority Rules
27% fail rateRight-of-way at intersections, roundabouts, and railway crossings
Speed Limits & Zones
24% fail rateDifferent limits by road type and residential area rules
Emergency Procedures
20% fail rateAccident 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)
Trend
Data incomplete due to ongoing conflict; civilian traffic fatalities affected by war conditions in eastern and southern regions
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Expansion of online theory test booking in liberated territories
Automated speed camera network expanded in major cities (Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv)
Temporary license provisions for internally displaced persons streamlined
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:
- HSC MIA Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- National Police of Ukraine / WHO estimates — Road safety data (2023)
- Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (HSC MIA) — Official regulatory body
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