Polish Law and Justice MP Łukasz Mejza was stopped on the expressway for driving over 200 km/h; police issued a 2,500‑zł fine, he invoked parliamentary immunity, and Minister Kierwiński warned he would not let the incident slide.
MP Caught Driving 200 km/h on Expressway
On the morning of 13 October, a Polish Radio RMF FM reporter recorded Law and Justice MP Łukasz Mejza driving his BMW at about 200 km/h on a major expressway, twice the permitted speed limit. The police stopped him before midday and proposed a 2,500‑zł fine.
Police Issue Fine, Mejza Declines, Claims Immunity
Mejza refused the fine, citing his parliamentary immunity, and left the scene. The head of the Ministry of Interior and Administration confirmed that the police had fulfilled their duty and that Mejza would be held accountable for the “barbaric rally”.
Minister Kierwiński Declares No Mercy for the Incident
Minister Marciniak Kierwiński posted on social media that the matter would not be overlooked: “We will not let it go. Police did their job. Mejza will answer for this barbaric rally.”
Public and Political Reactions
Commentators and politicians reacted strongly. Noted figures such as Bartosz Arłukowicz described the MP’s conduct as deadly dangerous, while Dariusz Joński criticized Mejza’s behavior both in public spaces and on the road. Former MP Michał Wypij condemned the speed as a mortal threat and urged politicians to set an example. Publications by Patryk Michalski and Tomasz Żołciak highlighted concerns about the MP’s accountability. The newspaper Miasto Jest Nasze pointed out that the maximum penalty is only 2,500 zł, and translator Łukasz Zboralski noted that each MP decides whether to waive immunity. OGB leader Łukasz Pawłowski cited the incident as a key reason to limit the number of MPs in the Sejm.
Calls for Limiting Number of MPs
In the wake of Mejza’s conduct, several commentators argued that restricting the size of the Polish parliament is necessary to prevent similar incidents, with OGB’s Łukasz Pawłowski listing the MP’s behavior as the strongest argument for such reform.
