Senator Kutbiddin Burkhanov presented this report during the plenary session of the Senate on January 24, according to which, in 2021, 40,542 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol were recorded; in 2022, 47,365 cases; in 2023, 41,866 cases; and in 2024, 31,436 such offenses were detected. In 2024 alone, nearly 8,000 drivers who had already been penalized for driving under the influence were caught again in the same condition. Between 2020 and 2024, almost 600 traffic accidents occurred due to drunk driving, leading to 322 deaths.

Senator Kutbiddin Burkhanov noted that the main causes of these accidents are citizens’ disregard for legal responsibilities and a lack of knowledge of traffic rules. Moreover, the absence of effective penalties for violations has been identified as a key factor contributing to the rise in traffic accidents.

The new law, approved by the Senate, introduces specific liability measures related to road safety violations in the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and the Administrative Responsibility Code.

Notably, amendments to the Criminal Code introduce criminal liability for repeat offenders of drunk driving, with penalties including the deprivation of certain rights for up to three years, community service for two to three years, or imprisonment for two to three years.

Additionally, the Criminal Code will now include criminal liability for the following offenses:

- Violating regulations related to the training and re-training of drivers, as well as the conduct of driving exams and issuance of driving licenses;
- Driving a vehicle by someone who has been previously deprived of the right to drive;
- Violating safety protocols when using vehicles that run on compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or diesel and gas mixtures.

However, the senators did not specify the exact penalties for these violations.

The law also amends the Administrative Responsibility Code to introduce penalties for "reckless driving," such as sharp, erratic maneuvers or failure to adhere to driving etiquette, as well as for behaviors like "aggressive driving," "drifting," and creating obstacles on the roads.

The full text of the approved law has yet to be released. Once signed by the president, all provisions outlined in the law will take effect as specified in the document.