A court in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region has issued a verdict against a local woman for publishing social media content advising how to evade responsibility for traffic violations. In an attempt to gain popularity through such material, she was fined 60 basic calculation units — equivalent to 24.7 million Uzbek soums — highlighting the authorities' crackdown on the dissemination of unlawful advice online.

The case stemmed from a video in which the woman recommended registering vehicles under the names of individuals without driver's licenses. She claimed this method allowed avoidance of personal penalty points recorded by automated systems. Law enforcement agencies assessed the publication as direct incitement to violate the law, leading to a protocol under Article 201-1 of the Administrative Responsibility Code — "Public calls for non-compliance or violation of legislative acts."

The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized that liability for spreading such information applies regardless of the audience reach or the author's intentions. The ministry called on bloggers to be more cautious with published content, pointing to increasing legal risks in the digital age. This incident serves as a warning to other social media users about the consequences of promoting illegal practices.

The system for accruing penalty points for traffic violations has been operational in Uzbekistan since June 1, 2025. It was expanded on April 1, 2026: points are now assigned for 12 types of violations recorded by cameras and dashcams and are linked not to the vehicle owner but to the actual driver. This court ruling underscores the importance of compliance with the new regulations within this framework.

Source: kun.uz