Three Drivers Removed from Roads in Przysucha County

3 September 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Police carried out three drunk driving arrests in Przysucha County in one day, highlighting rural road safety and legal consequences.

Police in Przysucha County made three drunk driving arrests in one day, removing a tractor driver and two car drivers from the road. Moreover, the incidents occurred on August 31 across small towns near Przysucha, and they highlight rural road safety issues for foreigners.

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What happened that day

Officers from the county traffic unit stopped a Volkswagen in Wieniawa at about 07:00. The 32-year-old woman showed almost 0.5 per mille alcohol in her breath. Consequently, police treated her as driving after using alcohol, which counts as an administrative offence in Poland. Therefore they suspended her driving licence on the spot.

At about 12:00, police received a report of a tractor hitting a road sign in Smogorzów. Officers found a 64-year-old man asleep in the tractor. His breath test read nearly 2.5 per mille. In addition, checks in police databases showed he had no right to drive. Furthermore, officers removed the vehicle from the road and started a criminal probe.

Late that night, at about 22:00, emergency crews fought a car fire in Sady-Kolonia. The firefighter in charge told police he saw a man walking away from the scene. Police canvassed the area and questioned locals. They soon located a 23-year-old who matched the description. He admitted he drove the Audi after a tyre problem. However, his breath test showed almost 2.0 per mille. Consequently, police detained him and opened an inquiry.

Details of the drunk driving arrests

The county police continue their investigations. In Poland, the law draws a clear line at 0.5 per mille. Driving between 0.2 and 0.5 per mille counts as an offence, and courts or administrative bodies can fine drivers. Moreover, the minimum fine reaches 2,500 zł and authorities can ban driving from six months to three years. Above 0.5 per mille, police treat driving as a crime. Therefore a conviction can bring up to three years in prison.

Police use national records to check licences and identities. In addition, they often rely on PESEL numbers (PESEL is the national identity number) to confirm details. Moreover, officers cooperate with local fire services and volunteer brigades (OSP) on scenes. Consequently rural incidents often draw multiple responders.

Why this matters to expats

These arrests matter beyond local headlines. Firstly, rural roads in Poland can look quiet, but they carry real risks. Secondly, alcohol limits differ worldwide. Therefore a small amount that seems acceptable elsewhere can trigger legal trouble here. In addition, losing a licence affects daily life. For example, you may depend on a car for work or errands. Furthermore, fines and bans create financial strain. Also, criminal records can complicate residency paperwork.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If police stop you, show ID and cooperate. Remember that Poland enforces low alcohol limits and treats higher blood alcohol as a crime. You may face an administrative fine (mandat = fine), licence suspension, or jail. Keep your PESEL (national ID number) handy for checks. Also, know ZUS (social security) and NFZ (national health fund) mainly for paperwork, but police work stays separate from these institutions.

Police in Przysucha remind drivers to avoid alcohol before driving. Moreover, they stress the real danger to lives and public safety. Consequently, small communities and travellers should stay alert.

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