On Sunday, Nov. 30, Warsaw police carried out a sobriety sweep from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., stopping drivers across the city to test for alcohol.
Operation Overview
From 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, Warsaw police conducted an operation named “Clean Morning,” testing drivers’ sobriety at numerous checkpoints across the city.
Key Checkpoints
Both traffic police and intervention patrols halted vehicles in many parts of the city, concentrating on main roads and routes to the city centre. Sobriety checks were carried out on most bridges over the Vistula and across major city arteries, including Trasa Siekierkowska, Czerniakowska Street, Wybrzeże Szczecińskie, Armia Ludowa Avenue, Żwirki i Wigura Street, Dźwigowa Street, and Maczka Street.
Results Pending
The police have not yet released the results of the morning’s checks. An official summary—including the number of drivers tested and any identified cases of driving under the influence—will be presented early next week.
Rationale for Timing
The operation’s timing was linked to a weekend filled with social gatherings. Recent name‑day celebrations—Katarzyna (Nov. 25) and Andrzej (Nov. 30)—traditionally spur more parties where alcohol is consumed, increasing the risk of drunk driving. The crackdown aims both to control current incidents and provide a preventive deterrent.