Traffic Fines in Armenia 2026: Amounts, Table and Penalty Points
Driving in Armenia β as a tourist or resident β means knowing the current fine amounts. This guide has a table of traffic fines for 2026 with amounts in drams, an explanation of the penalty-points system, and how to check and pay fines at a discount. Special attention to the rules that trip up visitors.
Key things to know about fines in Armenia
- The speeding tolerance is only 10 km/h β lower than in many countries. Easy to get fined if you assume a wider margin
- A penalty-points system applies: each driver gets 9 points per year, deducted for violations on top of the money fine
- Cameras record foreign plates since 2018
- You can get a 20% discount by paying via roadpolice.am with a photo/video request
Traffic fines in Armenia 2026: the table
Main violations and their cost (amounts in Armenian drams; rough rate: 1,000 drams β $2.5):
| Violation | Fine (drams) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding by 1-10 km/h | 1,000 per km/h | β |
| Major speeding (over 40 km/h) | up to 30,000+ | yes |
| Parking violation | 5,000 | 0.5 |
| Parking on a pedestrian crossing | 15,000 | 1 |
| Parking with towing | 20,000 + impound | β |
| No seatbelt (front seats) | 10,000 | β |
| Phone in hand while driving | 5,000-10,000 | β |
| Running a red light | 25,000 | 2 |
| Driving into oncoming lane | 25,000 | 3 |
| Wrong way on a one-way street | 20,000 | 3 |
| Drunk driving | from 150,000 | high |
| Driving without insurance (OSAGO) | 100,000 | β |
Amounts are approximate and periodically revised. Check the exact amount of a specific fine on roadpolice.am. The legal alcohol limit in Armenia is 0.0.
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Avoid fines and hassle β prepare ahead:
The penalty-points system: how it works
Armenia uses a points-based system to assess driving safety:
- Each driver gets 9 points per year
- A violation deducts points (0.5 to 3 depending on severity) plus a money fine
- The more serious the violation, the more points are deducted
- When points run out, harsher measures follow, up to license suspension
Speeding β the main trap for visitors
- The tolerance is 10 km/h β don't assume a wider margin
- Speeding by 1-10 km/h is charged at 1,000 drams per km/h over
- Cameras sit at town entrances β a sign with the town name usually means a camera too
- City speed limit is usually 60 km/h
How to check and pay a fine (with 20% discount)
- roadpolice.am β by plate and technical passport number
- Telegram bot @ROADPOLICEbot β enter your plate
- Bank apps Ameriabank, Inecobank (Car fines)
- MobiDram app β Budget payments β Traffic fines
Discount tip: request photo/video of your violation via roadpolice.am to your email for a 20% discount when paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the speeding fine in Armenia?
For 1-10 km/h over β 1,000 drams per km/h. For major excess (over 40 km/h) much higher. The tolerated threshold is only 10 km/h.
What is the parking fine?
Parking violation β 5,000 drams. On a pedestrian crossing β 15,000. With towing β 20,000 plus impound.
What is the penalty-points system?
Each driver gets 9 points per year. Violations deduct 0.5-3 points plus a money fine. When points run out β up to license suspension.
Can I pay at a discount?
Yes β request photo/video evidence via roadpolice.am to your email for a 20% discount when paying.
Are foreign plates fined?
Yes, cameras record foreign plates since 2018. With registration the fine comes to your address; without it you find out at the border. Check in advance.