Kadyrov Calls to Transfer Traffic Radar Control to Interior Ministry

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis on May 19 reviewed a parliamentary inquiry addressed to the Minister of Internal Affairs concerning the effectiveness of technical photo and video systems used to detect traffic violations and the introduction of digital technologies in road safety management. During the discussion, a proposal was made to reconsider the current model for installing traffic radar systems.

Alisher Kadyrov, leader of the Milliy Tiklanish party, said that authority over the installation of traffic radars on roads should be concentrated exclusively within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He argued that the existing system involving private entrepreneurs does not fully meet road safety objectives and has generated numerous complaints from drivers.

The discussion also included data on major investments in road infrastructure and traffic management systems. Between 2022 and 2025, a total of 978.3 billion soums was allocated to this area, funding the installation of tens of thousands of new road signs, replacement of outdated infrastructure elements, construction of traffic light systems, and road marking over millions of square meters.

As of today, 5,425 photo and video enforcement systems are operating in the country. Their placement, it was noted, is based on traffic analysis, including accident statistics, traffic intensity, and public complaints.

According to the presented data, the number of road traffic accidents decreased by 17.7% in the first four months of the current year. An inventory also led to the removal of illegally installed road signs, speed bumps, and obstacles that hindered traffic flow.

Despite these indicators, Alisher Kadyrov expressed dissatisfaction with the Interior Ministry’s response to the parliamentary inquiry, stating that the primary goal of the enforcement system should be accident prevention rather than revenue generation. He added that private sector involvement in radar installation, in his view, has not proven effective.

At the conclusion of the discussion, parliamentarians announced continued oversight of the issue and the need for further refinement of mechanisms aimed at improving road safety.