A 64‑year‑old German driver was arrested twice in Poland for drunk driving within a few days, first in Międzyrzecze Dolne on November 5 and again in Bielsko‑Biała on November 11.
First Arrest
On November 5 police in Jasienica stopped a vehicle with German licence plates approaching Międzyrzecze Dolne. A breathalyser test revealed 2.0 ‰ of alcohol in the 64‑year‑old driver’s system. He was taken into custody and the case was fast‑tracked to court. The court sentenced him to eight months in prison suspended for two years, a three‑year driving ban, a 5,000 zl fine, and court costs.
Returned to the Road
Despite the earlier sentence, the driver was caught again on November 11 on Żywiecka Street, Bielsko‑Biała. Police found him driving under the influence with another 2 ‰ reading. The incident was sent to court with no doubt about the danger posed.
Second Verdict
The Bielsko‑Biała District Court imposed a harsher penalty: eight months of strict imprisonment. The former driving ban was replaced with a lifetime prohibition, and a 10,000 zl fine was levied for victim and post‑penitentiary assistance. Court costs were reassessed.
Police Appeal
Police highlighted that the accelerated procedure allows judging suspects within 48 hours of arrest. They warned that every drunken drive threatens lives—not just of the impaired driver but of all road users.
