In January–May 2026, the Georgian government collected GEL 130 million from traffic violation fines, according to data published by the Treasury. The figure is GEL 57 million, or 78% higher than in the same period last year.
Of the total amount, GEL 52 million went to the central budget, while GEL 78 million was directed to municipal budgets. The sharp increase comes amid already tightened enforcement and recent changes in speeding penalties introduced earlier this year.
At the same time, Parliament is considering revising the current penalty system for speeding violations. Majority leader Irakli Kirtskhalia has proposed a more differentiated approach that would adjust fines based on the severity of the offense.
Under the proposed changes, fines would be reduced for certain categories of speeding (15–30 km/h and 40–50 km/h ranges), while penalties for the most serious violations would remain unchanged. The amendments follow earlier adjustments in May, when fines were initially increased and then partially reconsidered within a short period.
