KIEV, July 8 – Ukraine's parliament has tripled fines for driving under the influence - up to UAH 10,200 (about $417).

A total of 243 deputies supported the corresponding law 'On Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences.'

According to the adopted law, driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines lowering attention and reaction rate, as well as transferring control of the vehicle to a person who is under the influence, the driver's refusal to be medically examined will result in the imposition of a fine on the driver in the amount of 600 non-taxable minimum citizens' incomes [UAH 10,200] and deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a year.