During a surprise inspection, Ukrtransbezpeka inspectors stopped a Scania truck engaged in international transport. Due to a gross violation of transportation laws, an administrative and economic fine was imposed on the non-resident company.
Employees of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety (Ukrtransbezpeka) continue to conduct enhanced monitoring of compliance with transportation laws on key highways in the region. During a routine inspection on the M-06 “Kyiv – Chop” within the Transcarpathian region, inspectors stopped a heavy-duty Scania tractor-trailer, registered to a carrier from the Republic of Moldova, for inspection.
The Ukrtransbezpekha press service reported on the results of the inspection and the violator’s prosecution.
The nature of the violation on the international route
The truck was operating a commercial international route through Ukrainian territory. During an inspection of the required accompanying and registration documents, the inspection team documented a direct violation of traffic safety regulations:
- the truck driver lacked the required paper documentation confirming compliance with the established work and rest schedule;
- According to current regulations governing international road transport and Ukrainian law, monitoring the time a driver spends behind the wheel and mandatory rest periods is a critically important element in preventing driver fatigue and serious traffic accidents.
Financial penalties for the non-resident carrier
Upon discovering the violation, Ukrtransbezpeka inspectors drew up a corresponding inspection report and issued a ruling imposing an administrative and economic fine on the foreign carrier:
- the amount of the fine is 34,000 hryvnias (in accordance with the provisions of Article 60 of the Law of Ukraine “On Motor Transport”).
The agency once again urges both domestic and foreign motor carriers to strictly adhere to drivers’ work and rest schedules, to perform timely maintenance of tachographs, and to carry a complete set of properly prepared documents for the entire route.
Source: State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety (Ukrtransbezpeka).
