Drivers Using Fake Disability Stickers Could Face 5,100 UAH Fine Under New Bill

Cracking Down on Fraudulent Use of Disability Placards

According to Radiotrek — Світ: Ukraine has seen a substantial increase in the number of citizens with disabilities since the start of the full-scale war, making the issue of accessible parking more urgent. In response, the country's parliament has registered Draft Law No. 15403-2, which seeks to strengthen penalties for the unauthorized use of “Person with Disability” stickers and for parking in spaces designated for people with disabilities. The bill would impose a fine of 5,100 hryvnias on anyone who uses the disability sign without a valid reason. It also proposes to allow police to check drivers’ disability documentation directly on the road.

Why the Rules Are Being Tightened

The initiative's authors highlight that the number of people with disabilities in Ukraine has grown by roughly 600,000 as of 2026 following the full-scale invasion. Meanwhile, they point to a rise in the unchecked use of disability stickers by individuals who do not have a disability, as well as an increasing number of cases where drivers illegally occupy accessible parking spaces.

Existing Ukrainian law only punishes drivers for stopping or parking in reserved spaces, but it does not hold healthy motorists accountable for simply buying and displaying a “Person with Disability” sign. Draft Law No. 15403-2 is an alternative piece of legislation that introduces a system of public oversight to address this gap.

Through the Diia government app, ordinary citizens would be able to document violations and report them electronically. A user would need to take at least two photos of the vehicle from different angles, while the app automatically records the geolocation, date, and time. Police could then issue fines based on this digital evidence, without having to prepare a paper report at the scene. The aim is to create a more efficient enforcement process for accessible parking rules.

Given the growing number of people with disabilities resulting from the war, the draft law has the potential to significantly change how accessible parking is managed in Ukraine. Giving citizens the ability to report violations via the Diia app increases the chances of holding accountable those who misuse the rights of people with disabilities. It could also help foster a deeper public understanding of why respecting those rights matters.