– On Friday, before 6:00 p.m., Jawor police officers received a report of a collision in Targoszyn. The officers established that the 39-year-old motorcyclist had failed to adjust his speed to the traffic conditions, lost control of the vehicle and hit a roadside power pole – reports asp. szt. Monika Kaleta from the Provincial Police Headquarters in Wrocław. – When checking the county resident’s details, it turned out that he was not licensed to drive, and a sobriety test showed nearly 1.5 per mille of alcohol in his system.
The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police:
Reminder! Riding a motorcycle while intoxicated is punishable by up to two years in prison and a court-imposed ban on driving motor vehicles. A fine of up to PLN 5,000 and a court-imposed ban on driving motor vehicles are penalties for the offence of driving without a licence.
Arrest, restriction of liberty or a fine, as well as the loss of driving privileges, may be imposed for causing a road collision while intoxicated.
They add:
For many years, motorcycles have been a very popular means of transport. Riding this two-wheeler is often a passion and a great pleasure. However, it should be remembered that users belong to the group of vulnerable road users and, in the event of a road incident, suffer the most serious injuries. The only protection for a motorcyclist’s body during a fall or collision with another vehicle or an obstacle is specialised clothing, such as a motorcycle jacket and trousers, proper footwear, gloves and a helmet. Visibility on the road also has a significant impact on riders’ safety. It can be improved primarily through working, clean lights and by wearing reflective motorcycle braces or a vest.
Under no circumstances should we get behind the wheel of any vehicle after consuming alcohol. An intoxicated driver poses a threat not only to themselves but also to other road users.
And they appeal:
Motorcyclist!
- Adjust your speed to the traffic conditions.
- Signal your intention to perform a manoeuvre well in advance and clearly.
- Watch the road and the behaviour of its users, and check your mirrors.
- Remember that you are a vulnerable road user.
- If you have been drinking alcohol, do not ride.