Uzbekistan has proposed implementing the temporary impoundment of vehicles as a new form of administrative punishment. Lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDeP) faction discussed the bill, the party's press service reported.
The document proposes amendments to legislation aimed at improving road traffic safety.
Under the bill, a new category of administrative penalty — temporary impoundment of a motor vehicle — would be added to the Code of Administrative Responsibility. By court order, an offender's car or motorcycle could be placed in an impound lot for a period ranging from six months to one year.
This would apply to certain serious traffic violations. The bill also proposes tougher penalties for letting a minor drive, taking part in illegal street races, significantly exceeding the speed limit, and driving under the influence.
Specifically, under proposals, drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 80 km/h would face license suspension and fines of up to 26.8 million soums.
Criminal liability was proposed for allowing a minor to drive if doing so leads to serious consequences.
The bill further toughens penalties for reckless driving, organizing illegal races, and other dangerous conduct on the road. Racing would be permitted only as an organized sporting event, held in designated areas under strict safety requirements.
Party officials said the proposed changes are intended to improve road safety and protect citizens' life and health. The bill remains under discussion.
Earlier in June, the Interior Ministry proposed implementing temporary vehicle impoundment for five categories of serious violations, along with arrest for drunk driving and the elimination of discounted fine payments for serious offenders. Unlicensed "road hooligans" could also have their vehicles confiscated under the proposals.
High-profile cases of flagrant traffic violations have previously fueled public debate. In October 2024, singer Jahongir Otajonov posted a video of himself driving at high speed through the streets of Tashkent, hitting 195 km/h in a zone where the limit outside populated areas is 100 km/h. After the footage went viral, police identified the driver and took action against him.
In March 2026, in Tashkent's Sergeli district, the driver of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class reached 211 km/h while using an emergency flashing light. He posted the video himself on social media. Police identified the driver, issued an administrative citation, and impounded his vehicle.
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