Give wayUkraine

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Ukraine. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


5. Give way

A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed before entering, crossing or joining a road. Drivers must reduce speed, observe approaching traffic and stop when necessary.

Unlike a stop sign, a give-way sign does not always require a complete stop. The driver may continue without stopping only when the route is clearly safe and no road user with priority is forced to change speed or direction.

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Give-way sign at a road junction. (Ukraine)
Wikimedia.org • Дмитрий Cкляренко • CC BY
What does giving way mean in Ukraine?

Ukrainian wording is Дати дорогу. Do not continue or manoeuvre in a way that would force road users with priority to change their speed or direction.

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Section 1 give-way definition; signs 2.1–2.2

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Ukraine Traffic Rules — full Section 33 sign schedule, actual sign meanings

Must you always stop when giving way in Ukraine?

No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Section 1 give-way definition; signs 2.1–2.2

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Ukraine Traffic Rules — full Section 33 sign schedule, actual sign meanings

What should you check before proceeding after giving way in Ukraine?

Wait until the manoeuvre is safe. Check the priority traffic, the view in both directions and enough space to complete the entry. Giving way to one vehicle does not remove duties towards another driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian.

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Section 1 give-way definition; signs 2.1–2.2

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Ukraine Traffic Rules — full Section 33 sign schedule, actual sign meanings

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