With the introduction in Ukraine of quarantine measures due to the increase in Covid-19 incidence, movement by public transport and taxis has become unsafe. To maintain a safe distance, it is recommended to use personal transport for trips and travel or to rent a car.
Advantages of moving by your own car during the epidemic
Movement in one’s own car during the coronavirus epidemic has its advantages:
- minimization of contacts with other people;
- maintaining a safe distance;
- the ability to observe preventive measures (disinfection of surfaces, ventilation).
It should be taken into account that with the introduction of quarantine and lockdown (from 7 to 24 January 2021) the rules of movement by car apply. If they are not fulfilled, Ukrainians face a fine in the amount of from 17,000 to 34,000 UAH. When all precautions are observed under quarantine conditions, the use of one’s own or rented car (trips, maintenance) has no significant restrictions.
Is it possible to move by car during quarantine?
Yes, it is. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine periodically makes amendments to Resolution No. 255 of 02.2020, however ZU does not prohibit the use of personal and rented vehicles. It is possible to move not only across Ukraine, but also beyond its borders, excluding the borders of regions and settlements that are sources of the spread of the disease.
How many people can ride in a car during quarantine?
For a trip in a passenger car, no more than 2 adult persons are allowed to be in the vehicle. It is also permissible for 2 adults with children under 14 to be in the cabin, based on the technical characteristics of the vehicle and the number of seats. However, no more than 9 seats including the driver.
Quarantine rules for drivers and car passengers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced quarantine rules for drivers, according to which it is allowed to:
- move freely by car across the territory of Ukraine and abroad, with the exception of regions and settlements recognized as sources of infection. Entry to their territories is limited or completely prohibited;
- rent a car under normal conditions;
- have service maintenance;
- buy cars and auto parts;
- insure a car;
- register a new vehicle;
- change driver’s licenses (online);
- refuel a car at filling stations;
- have lunch and drink coffee at filling stations;
- pick up food and goods at pickup points;
- be in the car without personal protective equipment.
The rules of trips during quarantine also have some restrictions. If you plan to rent a car, the driver is prohibited from:
- carrying more than 2 adults in the cabin;
- carrying people at a distance of more than 2 km from home who must be in self-isolation (with Covid symptoms, people aged 60+, those who had contact with infected persons);
- intercity transportation during quarantine is allowed with the exception of Covid-19 hotspot cities;
- carrying out the purchase and sale of a used car (due to difficulties in vehicle registration).
This exhausts the list of restrictions. During quarantine, traveling by car remains one of the priority options for trips around the city, the country and beyond its borders because it is possible to ensure compliance with quarantine measures and avoid unnecessary contacts. If you do not have a personal vehicle, we suggest considering the option of renting a car. Long-term rental will allow you to save on the daily cost. Read about the rules and rental terms below.
Car rental terms during quarantine
We offer rental cars of any make and class (economy, mid-range, business, premium, SUVs and minivans). All cars undergo scheduled technical inspection and washing before and after rental, so our cars always look well-kept.
To rent and make movement in your car as comfortable and safe as possible during the coronavirus epidemic, it is necessary to:
- be at least 21 years old and have at least 2 years of driving experience;
- have identity documents with you: a passport of the old or new model — ID (for citizens of Ukraine); an international passport (for visitors); a tax identification code; a driver’s license valid in the territory of Ukraine;
- pay a security deposit when signing the Agreement. The deposit amount is returned in full upon returning the car in its original condition. If damage was caused to the car during the rental, the renter must compensate the amount of damage or carry out repairs at his own expense;
- make a prepayment for the entire rental period (in cash, by card or money transfer to the company’s or sole proprietor’s account);
- pick up the car independently from the office during working hours (free of charge) or order delivery of the car to the address (a paid service).
The minimum rental period is 48 hours. In our company, a mileage limit is not established. The renter pays a prepaid allowance that is included in the rental tariff. When the allowance is exceeded, payment is made for each new km according to our company’s rates.
For maximum comfort, we offer the rental of special equipment (GPS navigator, Wi-Fi router, child car seat). There is also an option to rent a car with a personal driver. Our staff consists only of drivers with extensive driving experience who know the city well, do not use alcohol and drugs, and are always polite and decent.
Having rented a car, it is necessary to strictly follow the traffic rules, treat the car with care and not use it for sports competitions and for transporting citizens (taxis), animals, and oversized cargo. It is also prohibited to use the car in temporarily occupied territories — Donetsk and Luhansk regions, AR Crimea.
The rules of movement during quarantine do not limit freedom of movement by passenger car, so the rental service is relevant both for travel and for business trips and ceremonial events.
Safety rules for the driver in rented cars
To avoid infection, the car driver is recommended to observe the mask regime, ventilate the car more often, treat the car interior with antiseptic, and change the cabin filter. Also, you should not carry citizens who have Covid symptoms or those who have been in contact with an infected person. In public parking lots, you should also wear personal protective equipment (mask or respirator) and carefully treat your hands with antiseptic.