First driver in Uzbekistan to reach 12 points faces sanctions
In Uzbekistan, the newly implemented point system for traffic violations has led to the identification of the first driver accumulating 12.5 penalty points, putting them at risk of losing their driving license. This driver, who initially did not take the system seriously, acknowledged the severity of the situation after being summoned by traffic authorities. Currently, 11 other drivers across the country have between 8 to 10 penalty points, with the system gradually being enforced nationwide. Under the law, drivers reaching 12 points within a year face a minimum six-month suspension of their driving privileges, highlighting the government's commitment to stricter traffic regulation compliance.
Photo: Still from a video released by the Road Safety Service
The penalty point system introduced for traffic violations in Uzbekistan is beginning to show its impact. According to the Road Safety Service, the first driver in the country to exceed 12 penalty points has been identified and is now facing the suspension of their driving privileges.
According to reports, the driver accumulated a total of 12.5 points. The driver admitted that they had not initially taken the system seriously. “I didn't take the 12-point system seriously. I was summoned to the Road Safety Department, and I saw it with my own eyes. Now my case will be reviewed in court, and I may lose my license,” the driver said.
It is noted that this incident was recorded in the Surkhandarya region. This indicates that the new system is being implemented in stages across all regions.
Looking at the statistics, there are currently 11 other drivers across the country with between 8 and 10 penalty points. Five of them are in Tashkent, and three are in the Surkhandarya region. Additionally, there is one such offender each in the Namangan, Samarkand, and Tashkent regions.
It is worth noting that the penalty point system was introduced in phases. Starting June 1, 2025, points began to be calculated based on reports manually issued by traffic safety officers. From April 1, 2026, the practice of assigning points for certain violations recorded by photo and video radars was also implemented.
According to the legislation, under Article 34-1 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility, drivers who accumulate 12 points within one year will be deprived of the right to operate vehicles for a period of at least 6 months.
Thus, the new system is aimed at more strictly enforcing compliance with traffic rules. The question now is how well drivers will adapt to these requirements. Otherwise, punishment is inevitable.
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