Polish police detain several drivers for drunk‑driving offenses

During July 2026 police across several Polish regions arrested multiple drivers for operating vehicles while intoxicated. A 31‑year‑old man was taken into custody after a night‑time stop in Zaręby, where a breath test recorded 1.89 ‰ alcohol. In Piotrków Trybunalski, a 33‑year‑old Audi driver fled a control, was pursued, and was later found to have almost 1 ‰ alcohol in his system; he faces up to five years imprisonment for evading a checkpoint and up to three years for drunk driving. A 42‑year‑old man in Racibórz caused a crash into a tree while driving a Peugeot with 0.4 ‰ alcohol, endangering his seven‑year‑old daughter. A 44‑year‑old on Lake Wąsoskie operated a water scooter with nearly 2 ‰ alcohol and was arrested. In Mazovia, a couple swapped seats in a Nissan, each with about 3 ‰ alcohol, and were stopped by an off‑duty police officer; they now face possible vehicle confiscation and imprisonment. Additionally, a 36‑year‑old man drove a Mercedes into the Mielc police station, admitted his intoxication, and was recorded with 2 ‰ alcohol. All suspects were detained, tested for blood‑alcohol content, and face legal penalties ranging from license suspension to imprisonment.