A 43‑year‑old cyclist was fined for colliding with a Toyota at a crosswalk in Olsztyn, but a former traffic chief said police handled the incident wrongly.
Police Operate Olsztyn Streets for Unprotected Road Users
On Tuesday, 28 October, the Olsztyn City Police joined the provincial “Unprotected road users” campaign. Officers focused on drivers’ conduct around pedestrians and also watched pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users to ensure they met their responsibilities. Police emphasised that common sense, rule‑keeping, and mutual respect are crucial for road safety.
Within one day, officers documented 30 violations, largely speeding near crosswalks.
Fine Issued to 43‑Year‑Old Cyclist
At approximately 9 a.m. near the intersection of Krasickiego and Wilczyńskiego streets, the cyclist failed to yield to a Toyota, struck the vehicle, and was subsequently hit. The police fined him and released a video of the incident.
Expert Criticises Police Assessment
Zbigniew Korytnicki, former head of the Traffic Department in Gdańsk, told TVN24 that he believed the police had “settled the incident incorrectly.” He suggested that officers may have relied on statements from the parties involved and speculated the cyclist hit the side of the vehicle.
However, the video shows the cyclist’s wheel was already on the crossing before the vehicle entered, and the impact hit the central area near the license‑plate. Law 27 of the Traffic Act requires drivers to give way to cyclists on crossings. Korytnicki produced a still from the footage to support his claim.