Polish tractor driver faces prison for drunk driving

A 35-year-old man faces up to five years in prison after being charged with driving a tractor while intoxicated. The incident occurred on September 11, 2026, when police in Rucianem-Nida stopped the vehicle and found the driver had over 1 per mille of alcohol in his system.

The defendant is a repeat offender who was already serving a 10-year ban on driving and a prohibition on operating any motor vehicles. As part of the indictment, police have secured 51,000 PLN from the individual to cover potential future fines and penalties.