PiS MP Łukasz Mejza has accumulated 163 demerit points for traffic violations, prompting a review of his parliamentary immunity and sparking criticism of Donald Tusk.
MP Mejza’s Traffic Violations and Potential License Loss
PiS MP Łukasz Mejza has amassed 163 demerit points due to numerous traffic violations, raising the possibility of losing his driver’s license. The case has been referred to the Sejm due to the need to waive his parliamentary immunity.
Data indicates that since November 2024, Mejza committed a series of traffic offenses, primarily speeding. A total of 16 instances were registered by speed cameras, exceeding the permissible limit and resulting in the substantial accumulation of points.
Details of the Speeding Offenses
Polish law stipulates that a driver loses their license after exceeding 24 demerit points (or 20 for new drivers). Confirmation of all violations would almost certainly lead to Mejza’s driving privileges being revoked.
Recorded violations include significant speeding instances, such as two instances of exceeding the speed limit by 62 km/h, one by 60 km/h, and another by 44 km/h. He exceeded the limit by 30 km/h on three occasions, and by over 30 km/h and 11 km/h in other instances. The most recent violation occurred on August 20, 2025.
Police Requests to Waive Immunity
The police have submitted two requests to the Speaker of the Sejm to waive Mejza’s parliamentary immunity. This is standard procedure for parliamentarians who cannot be fined without the chamber’s consent.
The first request concerns an incident from October 2025 on the S3 highway near Polkowice, where Mejza was traveling at 200 km/h in a 120 km/h zone, carrying a potential fine of 2500 zł and 15 demerit points. The second request covers nine other violations, totaling 8900 zł in fines and 84 demerit points, bringing the total proposed fines to 11,400 zł and 99 points.
Potential Fines and Further Investigation
TVN journalists report that the actual number of violations may be higher. Considering all 16 instances, the total fines could reach approximately 17,800 zł, and some cases may be referred to court, potentially increasing the penalties.
Parliamentary Immunity and Procedure
Mejza’s parliamentary immunity protects him from criminal responsibility without the Sejm’s consent. Consequently, police could not issue fines without formally lifting this protection.
Mejza has submitted two letters to the Sejm offering to waive his immunity in connection with the two cases. However, the procedure requires the Sejm’s regulatory committee to assess the validity of this action and confirm it was conducted correctly. The Sejm must then pass a resolution with an absolute majority.
Mejza’s Response and Criticism of Tusk
Mejza claims some violations are “old, accumulated cases” dating back to 2024, attributing delays to correspondence being sent to an outdated address. He stated that had the correspondence reached him promptly, he would have paid the fines two years ago.
He apologized for speeding but sharply criticized the government of Donald Tusk, referencing a 2021 incident where Tusk was stopped for driving 107 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, resulting in a 500 zł fine and a three-month license suspension. Mejza faces significantly higher fines but has not yet lost his license.
Previous Controversies and Ethical Concerns
This traffic violation case is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Łukasz Mejza. In October 2025, the Sejm’s ethics committee sanctioned him for his behavior towards Senator Wadim Tyszkiewicz and his wife, with committee members describing his remarks as vulgar.