Article 36. Organization of transport in emergency situations

Transport organizations and carriers take urgent measures to eliminate accidents, catastrophes, natural hazards, natural or other disasters that have caused interference with the proper functioning of transport.

In the event of emergencies of a natural and man-made nature, the introduction of a state of emergency, contractual relations between transport organizations and carriers may be suspended by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in order to eliminate these emergency situations and their consequences.

In conditions of natural, social and man-made emergencies, the introduction of a state of emergency, the costs of transport organizations, multimodal transportation operators and carriers for the implementation of transportation related to the provision of mobilization readiness measures, civil defense measures and emergency rescue, as well as urgent work, are reimbursed at the expense of State budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan and local government authorities provide transport organizations, carriers with assistance in eliminating the consequences of accidents, catastrophes, natural disasters and other emergencies resulting from natural and man-made emergencies and threatening human life and health, the environment , traffic safety and safety of goods, and also take measures to prevent them, save lives and preserve people's health, protect material and cultural values, and reduce the damage (harm) caused.

Damage (harm) caused as a result of intentional obstruction on the road and other illegal actions (inaction) aimed at disrupting the smooth and uninterrupted operation of vehicles shall be compensated to transport organizations by guilty persons.