Police in Czosnow, Poland, stopped two cyclists for dangerously erratic riding after testing their breath alcohol levels at 1.7 and 0.9 promille, issuing 2,500‑zloty fines and revoking their right to ride.
Police stop two cyclists in Czosnow
In recent patrols, officers observed two cyclists riding poorly and conducted breath‑alcohol tests. The cyclists had 1.7 and 0.9 promille alcohol levels, respectively.
Fines and riding bans imposed
Both riders were issued 2,500‑zloty criminal fines and banned from further cycling on the roads.
Individual cases highlighted
The 29‑year‑old from Kazuni Białaniec and the 40‑year‑old from Pienkowo each received the same punishment after tests showed 0.92 and 1.72 promille.
Police call for sobriety on the roads
Officials urge all drivers and cyclists to maintain sobriety while operating vehicles, emphasizing that alcohol impairs reflexes and increases the risk of serious road incidents.
