Fines for running a red light in 2025: how much drivers will pay and when they will lose their driving rights.

Ignoring the prohibitive signal of the traffic light poses a significant threat to all road users, not just a violation of the rules. Such actions can lead to serious consequences, including significant financial costs and deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a long period.

In 2025, the penalties for such violations in Ukraine remain severe.

What penalties are provided

The basic fine for running a red light in 2025 is 510 UAH. This applies to ordinary situations at intersections.

If such actions created an emergency situation, the liability increases. An emergency situation is considered to be the need for other road users to suddenly change their speed or direction. A fine of 1445 UAH or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of 6 to 12 months is imposed for this violation.

Violations at crossings

A basic fine of 850 UAH is imposed for running a red light at a railway crossing or entering a crossing when it is prohibited. The court may also deprive the driver of the right to drive vehicles for a period of 6 to 12 months. In some cases, administrative arrest from 7 to 10 days may be applied. All these measures may be accompanied by the seizure of the vehicle.

Particularly strict punishment awaits drivers who violated these rules while transporting passengers or dangerous goods. This violation entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for 1 to 3 years. In addition, the offender may be subjected to administrative arrest from 10 to 15 days. These measures may or may not be accompanied by the seizure of the vehicle.