In the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Adylbek Biibosunov presented a draft amendment to the Code of Offenses, which introduces a new system for testing drivers' knowledge of traffic rules. According to the proposed changes, drivers who commit violations will be required to confirm their knowledge on-site at the stop using an automated system.
Testing will be conducted through special tablets, on which the program will ask the driver six questions. To successfully pass the exam, it is necessary to answer at least four of them correctly. To enhance transparency and minimize corruption risks, the entire process will be recorded in audio format on the tablet and captured using body cameras worn by police officers.
These measures will only apply to drivers who have committed serious traffic violations. The list of such offenses includes: exceeding the speed limit by more than 40–60 km/h, running a red light, driving in the opposite lane, auto hooliganism, as well as driving a vehicle without state license plates or with serious technical malfunctions. Drivers will also have to take the test after a traffic accident that caused material damage or harm to health, as well as in cases of ignoring an inspector's request to stop.
If a driver fails to successfully complete the test, their driver's license will be temporarily revoked, and they will need to retake the exam. If they evade this procedure for 60 days, their license will be temporarily suspended. This control system was initiated at the request of President Sadyr Japarov and aims to improve the qualifications of road users and reduce the number of traffic accidents.
