In Grzegorzewice, Poland, four Ukrainian citizens, all under the influence, were found extracting a vehicle from a ditch on March 22nd.
Incident Details
Four intoxicated Ukrainian citizens were traveling in a Volkswagen on provincial road number 731 in the Warka municipality when the vehicle left the road and struck a concrete culvert.
Police arrived at the scene on Sunday, March 22nd, in Grzegorzewice, and found the four men (aged 18-22) attempting to remove the car from the ditch. All individuals had blood alcohol levels ranging from 1 to over 2 per mille.
Vehicle Condition and Police Action
The vehicle sustained damage and had both license plates removed. It was towed to a parking area. All four individuals were taken to the police station for questioning.
Charges and Penalties
The driver, a 21-year-old, was charged with driving under the influence and causing a collision. He received a fine of 1200 złoty and 10 penalty points were added to his driving record.
Warning Against Drunk Driving
Authorities warn against driving under the influence of alcohol, which carries the risk of substantial fines, driving bans, potential imprisonment of up to 3 years, penalty points, and a criminal record.