The incident took place on Saturday, February 12, before 7:00 p.m., in Zgorzelec. Below is the recording by a female reader:

Let us recall that on February 11, we reported that February 12 would see the start of international military exercises in Poland under the code name Saber Strike 22, along with related military convoy movements. The General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways:

Additionally, we marked engineering structures along selected national roads with military load-class signs. These signs are intended only for drivers of military vehicles and have no significance for drivers of civilian vehicles. Moreover, temporary speed limits may be introduced on selected routes in 11 provinces. The restriction will be signaled to drivers, among other ways, by mobile LED variable-message signs.

The signs were installed on national roads in 11 provinces, including Lower Silesian, Łódź, Mazovian and Podlaskie.

How long will this last?

Road authorities:

Let us recall that the international military exercises Saber Strike 22 will continue in Poland until March 26, 2022. During this period, we may encounter military convoys moving along the roads.

Where might you encounter military vehicles?

Among other places, on the A1, A2 and A4 motorways, the S8 and S61 expressways, and the DK16, DK18 and DK63 national roads.

When will the greatest disruptions occur?

Vehicles participating in the exercises will most often travel at night so that they cause as little disruption to traffic as possible. However, some movements will have to take place during the day, and even during rush hour.

The office: “The movement of military convoys will also provide another opportunity to test cooperation between road services and the armed forces. It will make it possible to verify the effectiveness of information exchange between them and their cooperation.”

How to stay safe?

  • When encountering a convoy of military vehicles on the road, remember to exercise particular caution.
  • Focus on driving the car, rather than on additional activities such as taking photos or recording videos.
  • Do not drive between military vehicles traveling in a convoy.
  • The most important thing is for every driver to remember the great weight of military vehicles and, consequently, their extended braking distance. (Let us remember that military equipment is designed for combat missions, so it may not have as good a view of passing vehicles as civilian cars do).