According to police data, 6,659 citizens have been disqualified from driving in Armenia between 2013 and 2025. The most common causes are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as gross violations of traffic rules that endangered the lives of others.
The duration of disqualification varies depending on the severity of the offense. For a first-time alcohol intoxication offense, drivers are disqualified for one year, while a repeat violation can result in a three-year ban. In more serious cases, where a driver causes an accident resulting in injuries, the disqualification period is longer, up to five years.
The majority of those disqualified are men, predominantly aged 25-45. Unsurprisingly, the highest figures are recorded during the summer months, especially on weekends and holidays, when the number of drivers consuming alcohol increases.
In recent years, the police have taken a stricter approach to violations, and checks have increased, particularly at night. However, despite tighter controls, an average of about 500 people are disqualified from driving each year, and this number is not decreasing.
This statistics raise a serious question: why does the number of disqualifications remain unchanged year after year, if oversight has become stricter? The problem may lie not only in the severity of punishment but also in drivers' attitudes, as they continue to take risks regardless of the consequences.
Police data show that the most vulnerable group is men aged 25-45, meaning that preventive efforts should be particularly focused on this age group. The issue is not just about fines and disqualifications, but also about changing public awareness, which apparently still has a long way to go.
