The incident occurred on 6 May at approximately 4:20 p.m. – At the 63rd kilometre of the A4 motorway, officers from the Legnica traffic unit stopped the driver of a Renault truck with a trailer for inspection. The vehicle was travelling across the entire width of the road, posing a real threat to other road users – explains Commissioner Jagoda Ekiert, press officer for the Municipal Police Headquarters in Legnica.
A 41-year-old man was behind the wheel. The spokesperson said: – A breathalyser test showed more than 2.5 per mille of alcohol in his exhaled breath. The police immediately prevented him from continuing to drive and secured the vehicle.
The driver will now be held responsible for driving while intoxicated, an offence punishable by up to three years’ imprisonment, a driving ban and a heavy fine. The officers said:
We appeal for common sense and responsibility!
Drunk drivers pose a deadly threat not only to themselves but also to other road users. Every such case should be reported immediately by calling 112.