# Driving ban violations in Poland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/driving-ban-violations-in-poland > Updated: 2026-09-22T14:06:17.000Z. Sources: 68. Developments: 2. In Ruda Śląska, a 32-year-old man was arrested after stealing nearly 600 PLN worth of diesel fuel from a gas station using an Iveco delivery van. The station owner tracked the vehicle and provided real-time updates to police, leading to the man’s apprehension on Kokota Street. Authorities discovered the individual was subject to three active court-ordered driving bans, including a lifetime prohibition on operating any motor vehicle. He faces charges for both the fuel theft and the violation of his judicial bans, which carries a potential penalty of up to five years in prison. ## Claims - A municipal guard officer was fined 50 PLN for parking a vehicle between railway barriers in Dąbrowa Górnicza. (single source) - The municipal guard patrol parked between the barriers because they were assigned to monitor a road section restricted to buses. (single source) - Railway safety equipment sent a signal to an approaching train, allowing it to brake in time to avoid a collision. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Poland reports diverse public safety and criminal incidents Poland reports diverse public safety news, including nationwide road safety education for youth and several criminal cases involving drunk driving, unlicensed motorists, and violent assaults. 64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-authorities-detain-driver-with-lifetime-bans-and-issue-rape-conviction ### 2026-08-27: Ruda Śląska: Man arrested for fuel theft and driving bans A 32-year-old man was arrested in Ruda Śląska for stealing 600 PLN of diesel fuel; he was found to be under three active driving bans, including a lifetime prohibition. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruda-lska-man-arrested-for-fuel-theft-and-driving-bans --- Cite as: Driving ban violations in Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/driving-ban-violations-in-poland