Both Polish and abroad drivers must face harsh consequences for exceeding the allowed speed. This time, a 38-year-old Ukrainian citizen was the victim of dangerous driving, who was detained by traffic police in advanced Mazowiecki for a crucial violation of traffic regulations.
Overspeed is 65 km/h – that's what the offense was.
In the diameter-Pavell, officers spotted the Opel car moving at velocity 115 km/hWhile local restrictions were 50 km/h. That's until exceeding 65 km/h – which poses a serious hazard to another road users.
The driver, a 38-year-old Ukrainian citizen, was immediately punished:
- A fine of PLN 1500,
- 14 punishment points,
- and retention of a driving licence for 3 months.
This is another case of this kind in this location, where residents regularly study excessive velocity as the main threat.
What are the risks of speeding by more than 50 km/h?
According to the current Code of Offence:
‘For exceeding the allowed velocity by more than 50 km/h in the built-up area of the driver, the driving licence shall be retained for a period of 3 months.’
In addition:
- The mandate may even be 2000 PLN, at the discretion of the police,
- The number of punishment points charged besides depends on the severity of the offence – in this case it was 14 points.
For comparison, the maximum number of punishment points followed by the withdrawal of rights (i.e. ‘point’) is 24 points for drivers holding a driving licence for more than a year.
Safety first – why are specified checks necessary?
Police in advanced Mazowiecki regularly conduct velocity checks, especially in places reported by citizens within the framework National Safety Hazard Map. Residents can anonymously indicate locations where traffic rules are frequently violated.
The diameter-Paved is simply a peculiarly "hot" place in terms of safety. The limitation to 50 km/h was introduced there precisely due to the request to defend all road users.
In addition, police remind us that:
- The braking distance at 115 km/h is more than 4 times longer than at 50 km/h,
- Too advanced velocity reduces the consequence time of the driver and importantly increases the hazard of accident.
Can a foreigner lose his driving licence in Poland?
Yes, third-country nationals (i.e. from outside the European Union) who travel on Polish roads on the basis of a valid driving licence of their country, are subject to the same rules as Poles. In the event of misconduct, specified as speeding by more than 50 km/h, the police are required to hold a paper confirming the rights to drive.
It is worth remembering that the decision to hold a driving licence is made District or City Police Commandantand this decision is subject to appeal to the administrative court.
What should I draw attention to drivers from abroad?
Ukrainian citizens, as well as another non-EU countries, are frequently unaware of the full consequences of the offences committed on Polish roads. Therefore, it is worth remembering any key information:
- A driving licence can besides be lost as a foreigner,
- The punishment points are collected in the MONIOR system, regardless of the nationality of the driver,
- The mandate and retention of the paper may affect the anticipation of legal driving in the future,
- The police may mention the data to the applicable authorities in the country of origin of the driver.
Police call – let's keep the roads safe
The checks carried out by the high-masovian motor vehicle are aimed at minimising the number of accidents and encouraging drivers to drive more consciously. Officers call for road liability and the usage of tools specified as National Safety Threat Mapwhich enables residents to signal places requiring more police supervision.
Political negligence: Who is liable for the threat on Polish roads?
Unfortunately, cases like this are not isolated. The preservation of any Ukrainian citizens, which pose a threat to the safety of Poles, is mostly the consequence of the policy of the Law and the current coalition. In February 2022 under the pretext of helping “war refugees”, without appropriate control and verification, thousands of people were admitted to Poland, including those with dubious reputation.
Both the erstwhile Government of the United Right and Donald Tusk's current cabinet, have underestimated the problem, treating him as irrelevant or trying to quiet him down. alternatively of effective solutions, specified as tightening border controls or consistent expulsion of perpetrators, we are dealing with silence and fake actions.
Meanwhile, Poles must bear the consequences of these negligencees. Do we truly gotta wait for further tragedies to get the authorities to take citizens' safety seriously?
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