In the close future Poland may change the authorities available to drivers who ignore the judicial ban on driving. The Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, Arkadiusz Myrch, announced that those violating this ban would be severely punished and would feel the full effects of the proposed changes.
The fresh law is ready and will shortly be presented in the framework of the government process. This reaction to the tragic events that took place last Saturday in Warsaw, where the driver of the bus, having an active ban on driving, fatally hit a 14-year-old boy on a marked pedestrian crossing.
According to Police data, in 2020 33,741 accidents occurred on Polish roads, in which 3,357 people died and 43,615 were injured. Among the causes of these accidents are the deficiency of velocity to traffic conditions, the deficiency of attention of drivers, and the usage of alcohol.
The fresh law aims to increase road safety through stricter penalties for drivers who ignore the judicial ban on driving. According to the project, those breaking this ban will be fined up to PLN 30,000 and may besides be deprived of liberty for up to 5 years.
It is worth noting that there are already severe penalties in Poland for drivers who drive vehicles under the influence of alcohol. The driver who will be detained with alcohol in the body may be fined up to PLN 5,000, as well as deprived of liberty for up to 2 years.
The draft fresh law was endorsed by experts who believe that stricter penalties can effectively reduce the number of road accidents. According to Prof. Marek Żiliński, road safety expert, “Jennings penalties are a necessity if we want to reduce the number of road accidents in Poland. Drivers must be aware of the consequences of their actions."
It is besides worth noting that Poland is 1 of the countries that have the highest mortality rate in road accidents in the European Union. According to the data of the European Road Safety Council, in 2020 the mortality rate in road accidents in Poland was 85.3 per 1 million inhabitants, while the EU average was 49.2.
The fresh law besides aims to facilitate police and prosecution proceedings in cases of violation of the driving ban. According to the project, police will have access to an electronic database that will contain information about drivers who have been banned from driving.
It is worth noting that the fight against road crime is 1 of the priorities of the government. According to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, “road safety is 1 of the most crucial priorities of our government. We must do everything we can to reduce road accidents and defend the lives and wellness of our citizens."
Time will show whether the fresh law will bring the expected results. 1 thing is certain – stricter penalties for drivers who ignore the judicial ban on driving can reduce the number of road accidents and improve safety on Polish roads.
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