Kazakhstan Car Fines to Rise from 2027 Due to New MCI

Starting January 1, 2027, Kazakhstan plans to introduce a new monthly calculation index (MCI) of 4,693 tenge, up from 4,325 tenge in 2026, marking an 8.5% increase. This will lead to higher administrative fines under the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO), reports infohub.kz.

Road safety is a priority for protecting the lives and health of road users. To ensure compliance with traffic rules, penalties include warnings, fines, and license suspension. Drivers should be aware of current norms, especially in light of the upcoming MCI increase.

If the new MCI is approved, fines for traffic violations will rise in 2027. For example, for speeding (Article 592 of the CAO), the minimum fine will be 5 MCI (23,465 tenge), and the maximum 40 MCI (187,720 tenge). For repeat offenses, the fine can reach 60 MCI (281,580 tenge).

For failing to comply with road signs or markings (Article 601 of the CAO), fines range from 3 MCI (14,079 tenge) to 10 MCI (46,930 tenge) for a repeat violation within a year. Violating parking or stopping rules (Article 597 of the CAO) will cost 5–10 MCI (23,465–46,930 tenge), with the amount doubling for repeat offenses.

For violating vehicle operation rules (Article 590 of the CAO), fines range from 5 MCI (23,465 tenge) to license suspension for a year. Violating passenger and cargo transport requirements without seat belts or helmets (Article 593 of the CAO) is punishable by a fine of 5 MCI (23,465 tenge), and 10 MCI (46,930 tenge) for repeat offenses.

Running a red light (Article 599 of the CAO) will cost 10 MCI (46,930 tenge) for the first offense, and 15 MCI (70,395 tenge) for a repeat. Driving without mandatory auto insurance (Paragraph 2 of Article 230 of the CAO) will incur a fine of 10 MCI (46,930 tenge).

Thus, with the approval of the new MCI, fines in 2027 will become significantly higher. Drivers should strictly adhere to traffic rules to avoid financial losses and ensure road safety. Recall that in 2026, new rules for electric scooters were introduced, and the number of detected violations exceeded 18,000 cases.