On December 24 2025 at 10:18 p.m. on Kościuszki Street in Nasielsk, a 46‑year‑old Lexus driver, with 3.3‰ alcohol, lost control on a roundabout and struck a traffic light.
Incident Details
At approximately 10:18 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 2025, a Lexus ran off the curb of a roundabout on Kościuszki Street in Nasielsk, striking a traffic light pole. The impact caused damage but no injuries were reported. Fire and police units were dispatched to the scene.
Police Findings
Investigators found the 46‑year‑old driver had lost control of the vehicle. An on‑scene breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 3.3‰, well above the legal limit. The driver was detained at the scene.
Legal Context
Under Polish law, a blood alcohol level over 0.5‰ constitutes drunken driving, punishable under Article 178a of the criminal code with up to three years’ imprisonment. Since 14 March 2024, a driver with 1.5‰ or higher may face compulsory forfeiture of the vehicle.
Vehicle Seizure Rules
When forfeiture is mandatory, the police can temporarily impound the vehicle, after which the prosecutor decides on any financial safeguards. No further violations were recorded in this case.
