From 1 November, Mława police’s SPEED unit launched operations using a new unmarked Skoda Superb equipped with a dashcam, targeting drivers flouting traffic rules.
New Dashcam-Equipped Vehicle
Mława police began using an unmarked Skoda Superb fitted with a modern dashcam on 1 November to document traffic violations, especially excessive speeding.
First Deployment During Holiday Weekend
The vehicle was first deployed over the holiday weekend, a period of heightened road traffic. Officers focused on ensuring passenger safety and eliminating risks from reckless driving.
Patrol Routes
The dashcam-equipped Skoda patrols primarily the S7 motorway but can be seen on other routes across the Mława district. Police say modern equipment is used mainly to improve safety and remove dangerous drivers from the road.
Enforcement Outcomes
Within the first few days, officers recorded over 50 violations, most involving serious speed limits. Meetings with the patrol usually result in hefty fines; severely egregious breaches are referred to court.
Notable Cases
On 1 November, at Stary Kosin, a Ciechanów resident was caught driving 177 km/h and received a 3 000 zł fine plus 13 demerit points, exceeding the allowable limit and requiring a retest.
On 2 November, a 58‑year‑old Warsaw resident was driving 191 km/h on S7 Strzegowo, fined 2 500 zł and given 15 demerit points.
On 3 November at Uniszki Cegielnia, a 45‑year‑old Elbląg truck driver ignored a no‑overtaking sign on a Scania truck; the case is heading to court. The vehicle moved at 202 km/h on 5 November in Żurominek (39‑year‑old from Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki) earning a 2 500 zł fine and 15 points; a 53‑year‑old Olsztyn resident ran the same speed on S7 Strzegowo, receiving the same penalty. On 5 November, a 46‑year‑old Mława resident was caught at 151 km/h on DW 615 between Trzcianka and Wola Szydłowska, fined 2 000 zł and awarded 14 points.
Police Appeals for Safe Driving
Police urge drivers to exercise caution, adjust speed to road conditions, and strictly obey traffic laws, noting that excessive speed remains a leading cause of serious road accidents.
Safety depends on all of us – lift your foot off the gas and drive responsibly.
