As of January 6, 2026, there is no active law on "penalty points" in Ukraine, despite sensational media headlines. Instead, drivers are already feeling real changes: since January 1, 2026, excise taxes on fuel have increased, and the price thresholds for pension contributions upon first vehicle registration have changed due to the updated subsistence minimum of 3,328 UAH.

Even brief interaction with a smartphone during the theoretical traffic rules exam can cost you an attempt: according to the MSC of the MIA of Ukraine, using a phone results in automatic annulment of the result, and a retake is possible no earlier than 10 calendar days later. We examine the logic behind this rule and practical steps to avoid unfortunate losses.

In Kyiv, at the intersection of Volodymyrska Street and Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, a pilot project to implement a new "Greek Cross" traffic light signal launches on November 11, 2025. This is the first such initiative in Ukraine, borrowed from European experience, aimed at improving safety and signal clarity for drivers.