A 26-year-old man with two lifetime driving bans and no license drove under influence and caused an accident, resulting in a one-year prison sentence.
Incident Details
On Tuesday morning (February 10), police from the Zwoleń traffic department were called to an accident in Zamość Stary (Przyłęk commune). At the scene, officers found a 26-year-old Radom district resident driving an Audi that had collided with the rear of a Honda driven by a 32-year-old man.
Legal Violations
During the investigation, it was determined that the 26-year-old was intoxicated with over two permille of alcohol in his system. Further verification revealed he had no driving license and was subject to two active lifetime bans on driving motor vehicles. The man was detained and his vehicle secured.
Court Decision
The following day (February 11), a hearing was held at the Zwołń District Court. The 26-year-old was sentenced to one year in prison. Additionally, he was ordered to pay 10,000 PLN to the Fund for Assistance to Victims and Post-Penitential Assistance, and his vehicle was confiscated. The verdict is not final.
Additional Consequences
The driver will also face consequences for driving without a license and causing a traffic safety hazard while under the influence of alcohol.
Police Appeal
Police appeal to all drivers for responsibility and caution. Driving under the influence and ignoring court rulings are not only crimes but real threats to the lives and health of others. Anyone engaging in such extremely irresponsible behavior must expect immediate police response and serious legal consequences.
