Why is this important
Previously, the transfer of responsibility for traffic violations was not formally regulated and often resulted in fines being issued to the vehicle owner, even if another person was driving. The new mechanism makes it possible to legally identify the actual driver and redistribute responsibility. This reduces disputes and simplifies interaction with the penalty system. The introduction of an online procedure makes the process fast and accessible without paper documents.
What happened
- In Uzbekistan, it is now allowed to transfer responsibility for traffic violations online.
- The Cabinet of Ministers approved the relevant procedure on March 30, and it comes into force on April 1.
- Vehicle owners will be able to notify the traffic police about transferring driving rights to another person through digital services.
- After confirmation by the driver, responsibility for violations will be officially assigned to them.
Numbers and facts
- The transfer of responsibility applies to powers of attorney, insurance policies, waybills, lease agreements, and carsharing contracts.
- Notifications can be submitted through the Single Portal of Interactive Public Services or the traffic police mobile application.
- The application must include details of the owner, vehicle, driver, the document serving as the basis for the transfer, and the validity period.
- Confirmation is carried out via electronic signature, Face ID, or Mobile ID.
- After confirmation, the system generates a certificate with a QR code and sends it to the “Ma’muriy amaliyot” system.
- If the driver does not confirm the application, responsibility for violations remains with the owner.
- The fee for submitting a notification is 10% of the BRV — 41,200 soums, or 37,080 soums when submitted via the Single Portal.
- Fines recorded by photo and video cameras during the notification period will be issued to the actual driver.
- Foreign drivers are required to pay fines before leaving the country; otherwise, exit will be restricted.
- The notification can be canceled at the request of the parties, upon expiration, change of vehicle ownership, or the death of the driver.
Context
- For vehicle owners, the risk of receiving fines for violations committed by others is reduced, especially when the car is transferred via power of attorney or lease.
- Drivers become directly responsible for their actions, making the system more transparent.
- For businesses, including carsharing and leasing services, it becomes easier to formalize vehicle transfers without excessive bureaucracy.
- For the state, this serves as a tool to improve the accuracy of fine administration and reduce the number of disputes.
