Latvia to transfer 38 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine
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Today, on August 22, Latvia decided to transfer another batch of 38 vehicles to Ukraine. These vehicles were confiscated from drunk drivers, according to the decision of the Latvian government, cited by Delfi.
"The government has decided to transfer another 38 vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers on the roads of Latvia to Ukraine free of charge," the message states.
According to the government resolution, six vehicles are designated for the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, including army units, non-commercial enterprises, and organizations. The total estimated market value of these six vehicles is 127,859 euros.
Here are the vehicles that Latvia will transfer to Ukraine
- Opel Astra Caravan (year of production 2003, estimated market value 181 euros)
- Volvo V70 (2000, 210 euros)
- Škoda Superb (2011, 5200 euros)
- Toyota Avensis Verso (2003, 1100 euros)
- Volkswagen Sharan (2012, 212 euros)
- Volkswagen Passat Variant (2000, 189 euros)
- Opel Antara (2013, 6800 euros)
- Toyota Avensis (2010, 4500 euros)
- Opel Vivaro (2005, 4250 euros)
- BMW 530 (2005, 5400 euros)
- Audi A4 (2002, 201 euros)
- Opel Insignia (2011, 4950 euros)
- Volvo V60 (2012, 6990 euros)
- Toyota Yaris (2012, 5850 euros)
- Volvo XC90 (2006, 5800 euros)
- Audi A6 (2002, 227 euros)
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2006, 3900 euros)
- Skoda Octavia (2005, 1250 euros)
- Škoda Octavia (2004, 700 euros)
- BMW 320 (2005, 3800 euros)
- Audi A6 Avant (2003, 300 euros)
- Volvo S60 (2004, 1200 euros)
- BMW 320 (2003, 199 euros)
- Unregistered quad bike HB-ATV125B (year of production unknown, 500 euros)
- Volvo XC70 (2014, 14,000 euros)
- BMW 530 (2010, 12,500 euros)
- Renault Megane (2013, 5800 euros)
- Quad bike CFMOTO CF5002A (2014, 1200 euros)
- Lada 4x4 (2007, 800 euros)
- Volkswagen Golf (2009, 3500 euros)
- Renault Master (1999, 630 euros)
- Opel Vivaro (2007, 5700 euros)
- Honda CRV (2005, 2900 euros)
- Volkswagen Passat (2005, 2100 euros)
- Ford S-Max (2007, 3100 euros)
- Volvo XC60 (2009, 9100 euros)
- Volkswagen Passat (2007, 2200 euros)
- Volkswagen Transporter (1996, 420 euros).
In total, by mid-July 2023, Latvia has confiscated 432 vehicles for the benefit of Ukraine.
Transfer of cars by Latvia from drunk drivers
On February 16, 2023, the Latvian government introduced amendments to the Law on Support of the Ukrainian Civilians.
Now, state-owned vehicles can be transferred to Ukraine free of charge to prevent the consequences of an emergency situation related to the war.
The first eight cars confiscated from drunk drivers were transferred to Ukraine in March - less than a month after the decision was made.
Most recently, it was reported that Latvia has transferred 11 cars to Ukraine.
