QR code on cars and parking spaces: the Cabinet approved a bill that will strengthen the protection of the rights of drivers with disabilities
Kyiv • UNN
The Cabinet approved draft law No. 13321 to strengthen the protection of the rights of drivers with disabilities. It provides for a QR code on the "Driver with Disability" sign and control over preferential parking spaces.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved draft law No. 13321, initiated by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, which was developed to strengthen the protection of the rights of drivers with disabilities and drivers transporting people with disabilities.
This was reported on the Telegram page of the "Servant of the People" party, citing Taras Melnychuk, the permanent representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada, UNN writes.
Details
The draft law proposes to amend a number of laws to more effectively regulate the use of preferential parking spaces, introduce a single identification mark "Driver with a Disability" with a QR code, and define a clear procedure for monitoring compliance with the rules
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs noted that draft law No. 13321 was developed at the request of the veteran community and in close partnership with it.
Key points of the draft law
It is reported that the draft law proposes to amend the Law of Ukraine "On the Fundamentals of Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine".
The requirements for equipping free parking spaces for cars driven by drivers with disabilities or transporting such persons are clarified.
Also, drivers who use these benefits must have an identification mark "Driver with a Disability" with a QR code confirming the disability.
It is noted that the form of the sign and the procedure for its installation will be determined by the government. In addition, it is proposed to amend the Law of Ukraine "On Road Traffic", which provides for the use of an identification mark for drivers with disabilities or in the case of transporting such persons.
Drivers must carry the relevant documents, which can be presented to law enforcement officers in paper or electronic form upon request.
Additions
Drivers face a fine of UAH 1,700 to 3,400 for refusing to transport privileged categories of citizens for free. Draft law No. 13331 provides for penalties for ignoring the right to free travel.