Verkhovna Rada triples penalties for DUI

According to the adopted law, driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines lowering attention and reaction rate, as well as transferring control of the vehicle to a person, who is under the influence, the driver's refusal to be medically examined will result in the imposition of a fine on the driver in the amount of 600 non-taxable minimum citizens' incomes [UAH 10,200] and deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a year. Previously such offenses were punished by a fine of $200 [UAH 3,400] non-taxable minimum citizens' incomes or a driving ban. If a person repeatedly commits any of the above mentioned violations within two years, he will have to pay a fine of 1,200 non-taxable minimum citizens' incomes [UAH 20,400] and will be deprived of the right to drive a vehicle for three years. The law also stipulates that such offenses committed by a person twice during a year are punishable by a fine of 2,400 non-taxable minimum citizens' incomes [UAH 40,800].