Kyrgyzstan has put forward a draft law for public discussion aimed at curbing conflicts and fights between drivers on roads. The proposal includes a fine of 10,000 soms (approximately 1.4 million Uzbek soums) for aggressive actions that threaten traffic safety, with repeat offenses within a year leading to a driver's license suspension for up to six months.

The proposed amendments involve introducing a new Article 189 into the Code of Offenses, which would regulate conflicts, fights, and other aggressive acts among drivers. According to the draft, penalties apply only when such actions endanger traffic safety, addressing concerns in a country with one of the highest accident rates in the region.

Initiators of the bill note that road conflicts have increased in Kyrgyzstan in recent years, often escalating into physical altercations on roadways, posing risks not only to participants but also to other drivers and pedestrians. Supporting data indicates that over 90% of traffic accidents are caused by driver error, highlighting the need for regulatory measures to improve road safety.

The draft law has been published on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh (parliament) and is undergoing public consultation. While this initiative targets traffic safety issues in Kyrgyzstan, questions remain about its effectiveness and implementation amid ongoing challenges in the region's transportation infrastructure.

Similar incidents have been reported in neighboring countries, such as in Uzbekistan, where a fight broke out in July 2025 in the Yakkabag district of Kashkadarya region between Damas drivers and owners of multi-seat vehicles over competition for passenger routes. This case underscores the prevalence of driver conflicts in Central Asia and the relevance of Kyrgyzstan's legislative efforts.

Source: kun.uz