Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Tashkent City Department of Road Safety has explained the circumstances surrounding the stop of a small motor vehicle that sparked discussion on social media.
The incident occurred at around 02:00 on 2 October on Amir Temur Street near the Shakhristan intersection in Yunusabad district, opposite the Korzinka building.
A road patrol officer stopped the small motor vehicle after it was travelling on the roadway and obstructing other road users.
According to the Road Safety Department, the vehicle was also fitted with a homemade metal attachment with a covering that restricted visibility. In addition, while travelling at night, the driver was not wearing a reflective vest or additional reflective elements on his clothing.
During a document check, the citizen identified as M.T. was unable to present any documents to the inspector. His rights and obligations were explained, after which an administrative report was drawn up. The vehicle was taken to an impound lot.
The incident circulated on social media and prompted discussion of the road patrol officer’s actions. In response, the Road Safety Department separately explained the legal requirements governing the operation of small motor vehicles.
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 125 of 30 March 2026, a category “A-1” driving licence is required to operate mopeds, scooters and certain types of small motor vehicles. The requirement applies, in particular, to vehicles with an internal combustion engine displacement of up to 25 cubic centimetres or a rated (installed) power of up to 0.25 kW, with a maximum design speed not exceeding 25 km/h.
Personal mobility devices such as scooters, Segways and unicycles are excluded from these requirements.
The Road Safety Department also noted that the video showed the driver was not wearing a reflective vest while travelling at night and that the vehicle had structural modifications not provided for by the manufacturer.
The driver later acknowledged the violations. In a comment cited by the Road Safety Department, he said that a category “A-1” licence is required to operate mopeds and scooters and noted that, after the inspector’s explanation, he understood that the administrative report had been properly drawn up.
“I believe that when operating mopeds and scooters, it is necessary to obtain an A-1 licence, and then such problems will not arise when stopped by a road patrol officer. I now understand that the report drawn up by the inspector was correct. Everything was explained to me,” the citizen said.
He also urged other couriers not to give in to emotions in similar situations and to contact the relevant authorities or hotlines instead of posting disputed incidents on social media.
An administrative report was drawn up against the citizen under Part 1 of Article 135 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility of Uzbekistan.
The Road Safety Department stressed that its officers and relevant specialists are conducting preventive and awareness-raising activities for scooter, moped and small motor vehicle drivers.
As part of these meetings, citizens are provided with information about legal requirements and safe vehicle operation rules.
The Road Safety Department again reminded drivers that operating the relevant small motor vehicles requires an A-1 driving licence and compliance with the applicable traffic rules.
