{"id":1415696,"date":"2026-07-08T19:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/?p=1415696"},"modified":"2026-07-08T19:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:53:57","slug":"in-ukraine-the-validity-period-of-driver-s-licenses-will-be-changed-what-the-government-has-decided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/in-ukraine-the-validity-period-of-driver-s-licenses-will-be-changed-what-the-government-has-decided\/","title":{"rendered":"In Ukraine, the validity period of driver&#8217;s licenses will be changed: what the government has decided"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"204\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"204\">The government has approved changes to the rules for issuing driver&#8217;s licenses and allowing citizens to drive vehicles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"262\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Klymenko_MVS\/2522\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">was announced by<\/a> the Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"380\">According to him, from now on, driver&#8217;s licenses will be issued for different periods depending on the category of vehicle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"526\">The new initiative is designed to gradually bring Ukrainian rules into line with European standards and improve road safety.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"700\">&#8220;The main goal of these changes is to gradually bring Ukrainian rules into line with European standards and improve road safety,&#8221; the report says.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"755\">Klymenko noted that driver&#8217;s licenses will be issued:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mm0tlg\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"854\">for 15 years \u2013 for drivers of motorcycles and passenger cars (categories A1, A, B, B1, VE);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mm0tlg\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"854\">for 5 years \u2013 for drivers of freight and passenger transport (categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1, D1E, T).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1300\">&#8220;After the restoration of mandatory medical examinations when exchanging a driver&#8217;s license, regular confirmation (every 15 years) of health status will become one of the important elements of admission to driving vehicles. This is in line with European practice and will contribute to improving road safety,&#8221; the minister noted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1415690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prm.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_2026-07-08_18-11-58-650x650.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1562\">According to him, special attention will be paid to drivers who carry out passenger and freight transportation, given the increased level of responsibility. They must exchange their driver&#8217;s licenses every five years with a mandatory medical examination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1687\">At the same time, all previously issued driver&#8217;s licenses will remain valid until the expiration date specified on the document.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1861\">In addition, when exchanging a driver&#8217;s license (once every 5 or 15 years), it is not necessary to retake the theoretical or practical exams, unless otherwise provided by law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1942\">Klymenko added that the resolution will come into force from the date of its official publication.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2152\">It was previously reported that <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/v-ukraini-khochut-pidvyshchyty-shtrafy-za-perevyshchennia-shvydkosti-shcho-zminytsia\/\">Ukraine plans to significantly increase fines for speeding<\/a> . If the relevant bill is passed, drivers will have to pay up to 17,000 hryvnias for individual violations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2152\">Also follow <strong>\u201cPryamim\u201d<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prm_ua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+rtV4dxYu2_cyNjVi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Telegram<\/a> , and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The government has approved changes to the rules for issuing driver&#8217;s licenses and allowing citizens to drive vehicles. This was announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. According to him, from now on, driver&#8217;s licenses will be issued for different periods depending on the category of vehicle. 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