Curfew and permit rules are set by military command and local authorities, so the applicable regime may differ by region and date.
During a check, remain calm, comply with lawful requirements, clarify the officer’s identity and legal basis, and do not sign a document you do not understand.
What should be recorded?
If a document is prepared, read it, request a copy and record objections accurately. Preserve the time, location, identities, witnesses and available video.
- time and place
- officer and authority
- document or decision
- witness and video evidence
Can official action be challenged?
A challenge depends on what decision or action occurred, the legal basis and the deadline. The written record should be reviewed before choosing a complaint or court route.
- obtain copies
- calculate the deadline
- identify the competent authority or court
Documents and facts to prepare
- identity document
- permit if applicable
- copy of any protocol or decision
- witness details
- dated account of events
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Frequently asked questions
Are curfew rules identical across Ukraine?
No. Local decisions and the security situation may produce different times, permits and procedures.
Should a person resist a check?
No. Do not obstruct lawful actions. Preserve objections and evidence through lawful means and seek legal advice where necessary.
Official sources
Check the current text of Ukrainian law in the Verkhovna Rada legislation database and court decisions in the Unified State Register of Court Decisions.