The proposal will now go for public consultations.
As explained on Friday by Polish Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar, suggested revisions to traffic laws include a lifetime driving ban for repeat offenders and the possibility of vehicle confiscation for those who drive despite an existing ban or for those caught driving with a blood alcohol level of at least 0.5‰.
Participants in illegal races could face fines of up to 5,000 PLN (approximately 1,157 EUR) and vehicle confiscation, with higher insurance premiums for those involved, as announced by Tomasz Siemoniak, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration.
Young drivers obtaining a category B driver’s license at 17 would be required to drive with an experienced driver for the first six months, and for the next two years, they would face lower speed limits and an absolute ban on driving after consuming even small amounts of alcohol.
The recommended reforms, which are set to undergo public consultation, also include a ban on imposing multiple penalties without verifying their enforcement and the introduction of new regulations for driver’s licenses.
Source: IAR/TVP Info
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