In Kyiv, as in other cities in Ukraine, cars can be towed if they violate traffic rules. According to the law, a car can only be towed if it poses a safety hazard or obstructs the movement of other vehicles. This applies to all cars, whether they are personal, commercial, or rented.
What are the main violations that can lead to a car being towed in Kyiv?
Illegal parking
This includes parking on a sidewalk, crosswalk, bus stop, shoulder, bicycle lane, or in a place where parking is prohibited.
Parking in a prohibited area
This includes areas where parking is prohibited by signs or markings, or areas where parking poses a safety hazard or obstructs traffic.
Parking in a tow-away zone
Kyiv has a tow-away zone system that enforces parking rules. The tow-away zone is marked with special signs and markings.
Parking in a restricted area
This includes areas where traffic is prohibited by signs or markings, or areas where traffic is restricted due to construction or other work.
The procedure for car towing in Kyiv
A patrol police inspector or chief parking inspector issues an order for towing. The order specifies the reason for the towing and the place where the car will be delivered.
The car will be towed to a tow yard
The owner of the towed car must pay a fine, towing fee, and storage fee to retrieve the car.
Amount of fine for wrong parking in Kyiv
The fine for improper parking in Kyiv ranges from 255 to 680 Ukrainian hryvnias (UAH). The amount of the fine depends on the severity of the violation.
Cost of car towing in Kyiv
Payment for the transportation of the car tow truck to the yard will cost 1,270 UAH, and together with commissions for payment and storage of the car at the site, the cost of evacuation will cost a minimum of 1420 UAH, not counting the payment of the fine.
The cost of storing a car in a towing yard in Kyiv
The cost of keeping the car at towing yard in Kyiv is about 140 UAH per day.
How to avoid having your car towed in Kyiv
To avoid having your car towed in Kyiv, it is important to follow traffic rules and parking regulations. Pay attention to signs and markings that prohibit parking.
Parking tips for Kyiv
- Only park in designated parking areas.
- Do not park on sidewalks, crosswalks, or bus stops.
- Do not park on the shoulder unless it is designated for parking.
- Do not park in bicycle lanes or bus lanes.
- Do not park on lawns or in areas where parking is prohibited.
- Do not park in tow-away zones.
- What to do if you see your car being towed
If you see your car being towed, you should contact the traffic police or the city's parking enforcement agency. The officer will issue you a citation that states the reason for the tow.
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