Ukrainians face fines for military uniform: who will have to pay up to 6800 hryvnias.

Legislation on wearing military uniform in Ukraine

Ukrainians risk receiving a large fine for illegal wearing of military uniform. The legislation in force since 2019 provides for administrative responsibility for violation of the rules for using military insignia and state awards.

Who is allowed to wear military uniform

Only certain categories of citizens have the right to wear military uniform:

• military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations
• cadets of military educational institutions
• reservists during exercises
• military conscripts during military training
• students of military lyceums
• retired and reserve persons with supporting documents

Fines and penalties

For the first violation of the law, a fine of 2550 to 3400 hryvnias is imposed with mandatory confiscation of uniform. In case of repeated violation within a year, the amount increases to 6800 hryvnias.

'In case of repeated violation within a year, the amount of the fine increases to 6800 hryvnias, or the violator is assigned community service lasting from 30 to 40 hours,' emphasize law enforcement agencies.

How control is conducted

Law enforcement agencies have the authority to check documents of individuals in military uniform and draw up administrative protocols when violations are detected. The law also extends to the protection of monuments and graves of fallen defenders of Ukraine as part of a comprehensive approach to safeguarding state symbols.

The rules regarding the wearing of military uniform in Ukraine are quite strict, and failure to comply with these requirements can lead to serious fines. The norms provide the right to wear military insignia only to certain categories of citizens, and fixed fines for violators of these rules. It is also important to remember that legislation extends to the protection of monuments and graves of fallen Ukrainian defenders.