Nightly Traffic Restrictions Enforced in Uralsk Amid COVID-19 Pandemic in Kazakhstan
Get the Scoop on Ural'sk City's New Night-Time Driving Rules Amidst COVID-19
Heard a rumor about new movements restrictions in Ural'sk city, Kazakhstan? Let's break it down!
According to uralskweek.kz, a new decree has been issued to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Ural'sk city. This decree introduces restrictions on motor vehicle movement from 23:00 to 06:00, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include emergency vehicles, emergency services, special agencies, organizations responsible for maintaining the city's life support, night shift workers, and those with valid reasons for extreme necessity (like medical emergencies or buying medication from pharmacies).
Individuals who need to move their vehicles for other urgent reasons can register on the website "http://www.STOPCOVID.KZ" or contact the phone number "109."
The decree will take effect from November 7, and police patrolling the streets after 23:00 will enforce the rules. Those found violating the rules will have their case sent to the Ural'sk city department of quality and safety control of goods and services.
This decree comes after an initial proposal by Galym Iskaliyev, the akim of ZKO, who pointed out the continuation of mass events, alcohol consumption, and late-night driving—leading to accidents, injuries, and fatalities—as concerns during a meeting of the operational headquarters to combat the coronavirus [1][2].
While there have been reports of checkpoints on the entrance to Pavlodar, as of June 2025, there are no specific recent reports of COVID-19 movement restrictions, such as night-time driving bans, curfews, or special lockdown rules, in Ural'sk city or Almaty, Kazakhstan [1][4].
Before you hit the road, double-check the latest official announcements from the local Kazakhstani government or the health ministry for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 restrictions in these cities!
To ensure your health and wellness during the current pandemic, it's crucial to consider the new measures in Ural'sk city, Kazakhstan. In line with the science behind the spread of medical-conditions like COVID-19, a new decree has been issued, restricting night-time driving from 23:00 to 06:00, with specific exceptions.
