{"id":7212,"date":"2026-11-05T23:37:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zakvisnyk.com.ua\/2026\/11\/05\/drug-impaired-driving-and-driving-without-a-license-a-mazda-driver-in-mukachevo-faces-a-fine-of-over-74000-hryvnias\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T23:37:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:37:49","slug":"drug-impaired-driving-and-driving-without-a-license-a-mazda-driver-in-mukachevo-faces-a-fine-of-over-74000-hryvnias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zakvisnyk.com.ua\/en\/2026\/11\/05\/drug-impaired-driving-and-driving-without-a-license-a-mazda-driver-in-mukachevo-faces-a-fine-of-over-74000-hryvnias\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug-Impaired Driving and Driving Without a License: A Mazda Driver in Mukachevo Faces a Fine of Over 74,000 hryvnias"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A driver whose license had been revoked by a court got behind the wheel again while under the influence of substances and refused to go to the hospital for a medical examination. Patrol officers issued two administrative citations for repeat violations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mukachevo, <\/a>patrol officers held a repeat traffic offender strictly accountable. The driver of a Mazda not only ignored a court order revoking his driver\u2019s license but also drove on city streets while showing clear signs of being under the influence of drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was reported by the Patrol Police Department in Zakarpattia Oblast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stopped on Shevchenko Square and Refused a Medical Examination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred yesterday evening in the city center. A patrol crew noticed a Mazda on Taras Shevchenko Square whose driver had committed a traffic violation and pulled the vehicle over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While checking the driver\u2019s documents, the officers noticed his erratic behavior, constricted pupils, and slurred speech, which indicated possible drug use. The man was officially offered the opportunity to undergo an examination in accordance with the law at a specialized medical facility, but he categorically refused the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat Offense and Fines Totaling Over 74,000 UAH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After checking the citizen\u2019s records in the Ministry of Internal Affairs\u2019 databases, the inspectors discovered that the offender had already been stripped of his right to drive due to previous offenses but had deliberately ignored the court\u2019s ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two administrative reports were filed against the offender, each carrying severe penalties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n