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Young drivers may be allowed to drive a car earlier, but with additional restrictions
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a bill that provides for the possibility of driving a car from 17 years, new requirements for novice drivers, and recognition of license deprivation decisions in EU countries.
20 October 2026 year, a bill No. 16170 was registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing changes to the Law of Ukraine "On Road Traffic". The initiator of the document is People's Deputy Volodymyr Kreydinko.
Behind the wheel — from 17 years
One of the main proposals is the possibility to drive a passenger car from 17 years. At the same time, until reaching the age of 18, a young driver can be behind the wheel only accompanied.
For drivers who first obtain the right to operate a vehicle, a two-year probationary period is proposed. During this period, a zero alcohol limit will apply.
What term licenses will be issued for?
The document also provides for legislative regulation of the validity periods of driving licenses depending on the vehicle category.
In particular, it specifies the following terms:
15 years
5 years
2 years
It is worth noting that the terms in 15 and 5 years were already provided for by changes approved by the government in July 2026 year. The new bill proposes to regulate the respective provisions at the legislative level.
Electronic licenses and penalties for violations in the EU
Another proposed change concerns electronic documents. Paper and electronic driving licenses will have equal legal force.
In addition, the bill provides for mutual recognition of decisions to revoke the right to drive vehicles between Ukraine and EU countries.
This means that a decision to revoke driving rights, issued in an EU state, under defined legal conditions, may have legal consequences on Ukrainian territory.
Currently, the bill is being considered by the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada. The proposed norms still have to go through parliamentary review, so the new rules for driving cars from 17 years have not yet come into force.
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