Poland police arrest drunk drivers, enforce driving bans and speed penalties

Polish police carried out a series of traffic‑law enforcement actions across the country. In Haczów, a 37‑year‑old driver with a blood‑alcohol level above 2 ‰ was stopped while transporting his 2‑year‑old son, and his licence was seized. In Janowiec Kościelny, a 47‑year‑old who had ignored a lifetime court ban on operating any vehicle was arrested and sentenced to six months in prison, with a fine imposed for victim compensation. In Gdynia, a 44‑year‑old man driving an unregistered BMW at 110 km/h in a residential area was caught drunk (nearly 2 ‰) after a police chase and faced detention and fines. Two separate speed violations were recorded on the same street in Ruda Śląska, where a driver exceeded the 50 km/h limit by over 60 km/h and a motorcyclist oversped by 53 km/h; both received hefty fines and penalty points. In Morąg, a 37‑year‑old Audi driver with two active court bans and a warrant for a six‑month custodial sentence was taken directly to a police cell and later to prison, while the vehicle owner was fined. Finally, in Jasło, a 38‑year‑old driver without a licence, with almost 2 ‰ alcohol in his system, was stopped driving an Opel together with his intoxicated wife and their 5‑year‑old son; both parents face charges for endangering a child. These incidents illustrate a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving, illegal operation despite court bans, and reckless speeding.