Motorways in Ukraine are free for cars and trucks.
Speed on the highway is 130 km/h, in the city 50 km/h.
To drive a car in Ukraine, an international driver’s license is officially required
Car map of Ukraine
The amount of tolls in Ukraine for the year 2023
The quality of roads in Ukraine is slightly lower than European ones. Only in exceptional cases, expressways have a central dividing lane with barriers. All roads are state-owned.
Neither cars nor trucks need to pay for using roads in Ukraine.
However, charging for both categories is already under consideration, as are entry tickets for major city centres. However, such fees have not yet been applied. Currently, there is only one highway in Ukraine that meets the requirements for toll roads. This is a 22.5 km long highway section with three traffic lanes in each direction, equipped with a modern information system, connecting the capital Kyiv with Boryspil International Airport.
In the future, reconstruction and recharging of 6 of the most important Ukrainian highways are planned.
Speed limits in Ukraine
- Residential zone – 20 km/h
- City – 50 km/h
- Outside the city – 90 km/h
- Motorway with dividing line – 110 km/h
- Motorway – 130 km/h
You must always follow road signs.
For example, in Kyiv there are streets where from April 1 to November 1 you can drive at a speed of 80 km/h. In winter, the usual 50 km/h.
Violations of the speed regime are monitored by both the traffic police and the camera system.
Fines are paid by bank transfer or credit to a state bank account. The police may not require you to pay the fine in cash. You can also pay a fine if you have the Diya application.
The camera system monitors the following offenses: running a red light, driving in a lane, speeding.
Exceeding the speed limit by 23 km/h is considered speeding.
Penalties for individual violations in Ukraine
- Driving on the lane designated for public transport – 680 ₴
- Passage at the intersection at a red light – 425 ₴ – 510 ₴
If the perpetrator of an offense documented by the camera system pays the imposed fine within 10 working days from the date of notification of the imposition of the fine, he can only pay half of the fine.
If they fail to pay within 15 days, the fine will be doubled and collected.
Penalties for speeding in Ukraine 2023
It would be a bit of an exaggeration to say that in Ukraine, due to the state of the roads, you cannot even exceed the maximum speed limit. But the fact is that many good highways have been created, especially in the vicinity of large cities. Beware of local policemen who often ask for bribes, especially when they see a car with European license plates. Therefore, it is worth knowing the following table of fines, which legislators recently updated and adopted significantly higher rates.
Table of fines (for all types of highways)
- 10-20 km/h: from 7,886 ₴ to 10,514 ₴
- 30-50 km/year: 15 771 ₴
- more than 50 km/h: 3,400 ₴
Driving a car in Ukraine
Mandatory equipment that must be in the car
In addition to spare fuses, light bulbs, jacks, warning triangles, keys, spare parts and first aid kits, your car should also have a fire extinguisher and an orange reflective vest.
A gasoline can is also recommended. The service station network in Ukraine, especially in more remote areas, is not as developed as in the EU.
Gas stations in Ukraine
At most gas stations, expect to first order the required amount of fuel, pay for it, and only then refuel.
Top 6 most popular gas stations of Ukraine:
Drinking alcohol while driving in Ukraine
In Ukraine, if the driver’s blood alcohol level exceeds 0.2 ppm (about 1 bottle out of a dozen types of beer), he will be considered a drunk driver. Driving with alcohol in the blood can be fined from 10,000 ₴ to 34,000 ₴. In the case of repeated driving of a vehicle while intoxicated, a fine of up to 51,000 ₴ may be imposed. In severe cases, the driver may lose his driving license for up to 3 years.
Use of daytime running lights in Ukraine
Drivers in Ukraine are required to turn on daytime running lights from October 1 to May 1. Failure to fulfill this obligation may result in a fine of 425 ₴.
Safety belts
The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts while driving. Motorcycle drivers must wear a helmet while riding. Failure to fulfill this obligation may result in a fine of 51 ₴.
Traveling by car in Ukraine
Crossing Ukrainian borders by car
Crossing the Ukrainian border by car
To enter Ukraine by car, in addition to a valid passport, you will need a so-called international driver’s license in accordance with the 1968 Vienna Road Traffic Convention. It is necessary to submit an application in advance to any city body with extended powers. . In addition to these documents, you will also need a vehicle registration card and an insurance certificate (green card).
If you are not the direct owner of the car, that is, another person is registered as the owner in the technical card, you will also need a power of attorney to use the car to cross the border. This power of attorney must be officially translated into Ukrainian.
When entering the country, you pay an environmental tax in the amount of approximately 309 ₴ for every 1000 cc of the car’s engine volume.
Expect to be stuck in the check-in line for several hours. The situation at individual border crossings, whether from Poland or Slovakia, can be monitored online at DPSU.gov.ua.
Customs restrictions on export from Ukraine
You can export from Ukraine 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 grams of tobacco or all these products in the amount of up to 250 grams, 5 liters of beer, 2 liters of wine, 1 liter of strong alcohol (with an alcohol content of more than 22%).
It is not possible to transport meat and dairy products from Ukraine to the EU in non-original packaging and produced outside the European Union.