Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said there is no clear link between higher traffic fines and fewer violations last year, adding that penalties place an extra burden on citizens, according to his public remarks.
MP Irakli Kirtkhalia confirmed that discussions are underway within the ruling Georgian Dream parliamentary group to soften some penalties in the Code of Administrative Offenses, with the aim of a more proportional approach. Changes could be presented by the end of the spring parliamentary session.
Background
Georgia raised or introduced steeper fines for several road offences in recent years as part of efforts to improve traffic safety. Supporters argued that tougher penalties would deter risky driving; critics and some drivers said amounts were disproportionate to incomes and hit ordinary households hardest.
Officials have not published a full list of which offences might be revised or by how much. Any amendment would need parliamentary approval and would likely take effect after publication in the official gazette.
For residents and expats with cars or rental vehicles, the talks are worth monitoring before the spring session closes. Until legislation is tabled, existing fine schedules remain in force and are enforced by patrol police and automated cameras on major routes.
