Financial sanctions for violations of the Law on Road Traffic are set to rise, according to a draft law submitted to the Parliament.

Under the proposed changes, road traffic participants (excluding motor vehicle drivers) who disobey traffic signals, road signs, or markings will face a fine of 50 GEL, up from the current 10 GEL. A repeat offense will result in a fine of 100 GEL, instead of the current 20 GEL.

Administrative liability will also apply to road users who violate traffic rules on highways, international, or domestic roads. These offenses will carry a fine of 100 GEL, and a second offense within one year will increase the fine to 200 GEL.

All drivers will be held administratively liable for drifting—intentional skidding or circular rotation of a vehicle—unless done during a professional sporting event approved by law. This offense will be punishable by a 300 GEL fine.

Amendments will also prohibit the installation of unauthorized flashing signals on vehicles intended to mislead other road users. Violators will face a 2,000 GEL fine, confiscation of the signal device, and a 15-point deduction from their driver’s license. Repeat violations will incur a 2,500 GEL fine, confiscation of the signal, and a 20-point license deduction.

These amendments are included in the draft changes to the Code of Administrative Offenses and the Law on Road Traffic, initiated at Bureau session.