Engine noise to be considered in the Rada: fines up to 34,000 UAH and revocation of driving licences for noisy cars and motorcycles
Bill No. 15358 requires the Ministry of Health and the relevant ministry to establish clear noise standards
Bill No. 15358 was submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, which proposes to introduce administrative liability for drivers of cars and motorcycles who knowingly exceed the permissible noise level both in peacetime and during martial law.
One of its co-authors, People’s Deputy from the Holos party Yaroslav Zheleznyak, announced the registration of the initiative, publishing the details in his Telegram.
“This is no longer just a matter of comfort. During war, such sounds resemble drones, scare citizens and children, can trigger PTSD in veterans, and the air defense and police are distracted from real threats,” said People’s Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
The document defines a separate violation for exceeding noise standards by transport and establishes differentiated sanctions depending on the period – peacetime or martial law.
introduction of an independent article for exceeding the established noise level of vehicles;
fine in peacetime — 8,500 UAH, for a repeated violation — 17,000 UAH;
during martial law: first violation — 17,000 UAH, repeated — 34,000 UAH;
mandatory deprivation of the right to drive for 3–6 months for a repeated violation under martial law;
instruction to the Ministry of Health and the relevant ministry to approve clear noise standards, including separate requirements for nighttime — from 22:00 to 08:00.
According to the initiators, this is not about restricting movement, but about increasing safety and respect for the environment in wartime.“Whoever wants to have fun – let them go out of town or to the track. In a settlement, there should be rules for everyone,” added Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
The deputy recalled that he had already submitted a similar legislative initiative in July 2023, but its further consideration was not publicly covered.
Previously, the topic of noisy transport had repeatedly become the subject of attention of law enforcement officers: in Mykolaiv, patrol officers conducted preventive conversations with motorcyclists regarding noise violations, in particular due to excessive “roar” of engines.
