Three special «Phantom» patrol cars, operating in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, automatically recorded 7,012 speeding offences in their first six days of operation. These included instances of speeding by 50 km/h or more, according to a Telegram post by Interior Minister Ivan Vygivskyi. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is considering expanding the fleet of such vehicles and extending their operational area.
Briefly about the main points
- Three «Phantoms» have begun operations in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
- The automated system recorded 7,012 instances of speeding.
- The offences included speeding by 50 km/h or more.
- The patrols pulled over 55 drivers individually for dangerous manoeuvres.
- The Ministry of the Interior is considering increasing the number and geographical coverage of its specialist vehicles.
The patrols stopped drivers for dangerous manoeuvres
Apart from automatic speed enforcement, patrol police crews stopped 55 drivers. The offences included running a red light, crossing a double solid line, driving into the oncoming lane or causing a dangerous situation.
«Phantom» — a special vehicle that is inconspicuous to other road users. It can measure speed whilst moving and when stationary, recognise number plates and transmit data to the automatic enforcement system. Crews can respond to dangerous offences directly at the scene.
The Ministry of the Interior is preparing to extend controls and amend liability provisions
Vygovsky He described the return of the «Phantoms» as a necessary preventive measure to improve road safety. According to him, speeding is the main cause of tragic road accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 1,718 people were killed and a further 12,980 were injured in speed-related road traffic accidents in 2025. The Ministry reports that the deployment of specialised vehicles is part of a comprehensive set of planned measures, rather than a stand-alone decision.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is considering increasing the number of «Phantoms» and deploying them in other regions. The ministry is also counting on parliamentary support for initiatives aimed at tightening the penalties for systematic breaches of the Highway Code. Bill No. 15348, which concerns increasing liability for actions leading to road injuries and fatalities, is awaiting consideration as of 6 September.
