In Pavlodar, a court has upheld a police department lawsuit to revoke a local resident's driving privileges due to his registration with a narcology clinic, as reported by infohub.kz.
According to the official Telegram channel of Pavlodar region courts, the inter-district civil court considered the case brought by the regional police department against the man to terminate his right to drive.
The court established that on August 9, 2019, the man was issued a driver's license for categories "B, B1". However, since April 2025, he has been under dispensary observation at a narcology clinic with a diagnosis of "Mental and behavioral disorders due to alcohol use, dependence syndrome".
This condition is listed as a medical contraindication to driving, as it may hinder safe vehicle operation, posing a threat to the driver and other road users.
In court, the defendant disagreed with the lawsuit, stating he was unaware of being registered and that due to his health, he does not consume alcohol. His representative argued there was no evidence of the chronic nature of the disease.
The court found these arguments groundless. Case materials show the defendant participated in a medical consultation committee meeting and underwent medical examinations. He also gave written consent for observation. The decision to place him on the narcology register was not appealed. Moreover, the defendant himself confirmed that he visits a doctor monthly for check-ups.
Under Kazakhstan's Law "On Road Traffic", a confirmed medical deterioration that impedes safe driving is grounds for terminating driving rights.
Given these circumstances and that the defendant's condition falls under the list of medical contraindications, the court granted the lawsuit. The Pavlodar resident's right to drive has been terminated. The court decision has entered into legal force.