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Traffic incidents in Poland involve speeding and drunk driving
Recent traffic incidents in Poland have resulted in significant penalties and injuries. In Samoklęski, police intercepted a 20-year-old driver in an Audi traveling at 154 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. The vehicle was also found to be in poor technical condition due to illegal tire tread depth. The driver received a total of 5,000 PLN in fines, lost his driver's license for three months, and had his vehicle registration confiscated.
In Małowidz, a collision occurred between a Volkswagen and a Kia when a 30-year-old driver failed to yield the right of way while exiting a dirt road. The driver of the Volkswagen was found to have over 2 per mille of alcohol in his system. Both drivers involved in the crash sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.