Uzbekistan Reports Drop in Traffic Accidents After Radar Expansion

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan has reported a decline in road traffic accidents in Uzbekistan, attributing the improvement to expanded use of radar-based monitoring systems and broader upgrades in traffic infrastructure.

The report was presented during a plenary session of the Legislative Chamber of Parliament of Uzbekistan in response to a parliamentary inquiry regarding the effectiveness of photo and video enforcement systems and the integration of digital technologies into traffic management.

The parliamentary request was prompted by public complaints raised by citizens during meetings in electoral districts. Residents raised concerns about stationary and mobile speed cameras, as well as non-compliance with standards in the installation of artificial road bumps.

Lawmakers requested clarification on financing for road marking projects and infrastructure development, the effectiveness of enforcement technologies, compliance with standards for traffic calming measures, and steps taken to remove illegally installed obstacles affecting road safety.

According to the Interior Ministry, between 2022 and 2025 a total of 978.3 billion Uzbek soums was allocated to road infrastructure development, installation of traffic management systems, and road marking works. During this period, 78,844 new road signs were installed, 49,380 were replaced, and 1,081 traffic light installations were commissioned. Road markings were applied over an area exceeding 20.7 million square meters.

The ministry also reported that 5,425 photo and video enforcement systems are currently operational nationwide. Their placement is based on analysis of traffic accidents, traffic density, infrastructure conditions, concentrations of vehicle and pedestrian flows, as well as public complaints and expert assessments.

According to the data presented, road traffic accidents decreased by 17.7% in the first four months of 2026.

During inspections of road infrastructure, 132 unjustified road signs restricting movement and 202 signs regulating stopping and parking were removed. Additionally, 203 illegally installed obstacles and 308 artificial road bumps were dismantled.

Lawmakers emphasized the need for continued systematic efforts to improve road safety, including further infrastructure development, reducing errors in automated enforcement systems, and accelerating the removal of illegal road obstacles.

Following the discussion, the Legislative Chamber took the Interior Ministry’s report into consideration and stated that parliamentary oversight in this area will continue.