What are the grounds for withdrawing a fleet of vehicles for military use?

Seizure of vehicles for military purposes is possible under the following conditions:

1. Introduction of the legal regime of martial law or a state of emergency.

• Seizures are carried out in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Regime of Martial Law".

1. Alienation of property of state-owned enterprises.

• Property belonging to state-owned enterprises or state-owned business associations is alienated free of charge.

1. Alienation of property of individuals.

• Alienation of cars from citizens is possible only on a paid basis.
• The decision on alienation is made by the military command with the approval of local authorities.
• In areas where military operations are underway, expropriation or seizure of property is carried out only by decision of the military command.

1. Mandatory valuation of property.

• Before the vehicle is alienated, its market value is assessed.
• The owner receives the original valuation report.

1. Documentation.

• The alienation is formalized by an Act of Compulsory Alienation of Property, which specifies all the details regarding the vehicle and compensation.

1. Compensation to the owner.

• After the end of martial law or a state of emergency, the owner is entitled to compensation for the value of the alienated property.
• If the seized property has been preserved, the owner may demand its return in court.