New Fines for Public Order Violations in Ukraine: Here’s What You’ll Pay.

Penalties for Disrupting Public Order in Ukraine

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine has introduced fines for public order violations, covering minor hooliganism, drinking alcohol in public, and smoking in prohibited areas. These measures aim to boost discipline and safety across society.

Types of Offenses and Their Penalties

• Under Article 173 of Ukraine’s Code on Administrative Offenses (KUPAP), fines for minor hooliganism range from 3 to 7 tax-free minimum incomes, translating to 51 to 119 hryvnias. This penalty applies to individuals committing small-scale offenses that disturb public order.

• Smoking in public spaces also carries fines. According to Article 175-1 of KUPAP, violators face penalties of 3 to 10 tax-free minimums, or 51 to 170 hryvnias. A repeat offense increases the fine to between 170 and 340 hryvnias. This is designed to reduce the harmful impact of smoking on bystanders.

• For drinking alcohol in public, Article 178 of KUPAP sets fines at 17 to 85 hryvnias for a first offense. A second violation results in a fine of 51 to 119 hryvnias. If caught a third time, the penalty jumps to 170 to 340 hryvnias or 40 to 60 hours of community service. This aims to curb alcohol-fueled disturbances and maintain order on the streets.

• Beyond administrative fines, Ukraine also imposes criminal liability for group violations of public order. Under Articles 293-296 of the Criminal Code, fines range from 17,000 to 51,000 hryvnias. This underscores the seriousness with which the country approaches maintaining public safety and order.

These new penalties for public order breaches are part of Ukraine’s broader effort to improve societal conduct, particularly regarding behavior in public spaces.

The measures respond to growing public concern over safety in communal areas and the need for greater civic discipline.

These changes may also encourage more responsible behavior among citizens and reduce the frequency of violations, ultimately fostering a more positive atmosphere in Ukraine’s cities and villages.