Police to launch major operation on September 2. Drivers targeted for 29 days
Pedestrians, especially children, This is a group that is particularly vulnerable to accidents. From almost 5,000 to 78% of these events recorded in 2023, the fault was that of the driver who ran over the pedestrian. The definition of “running over a pedestrian” includes, among others: failure to give way to a pedestrian in a pedestrian crossing, overtaking at a pedestrian crossingincorrect reversing and overtaking or failure to give way to a pedestrian when turning at an intersection.
Police say most pedestrian incidents and their most tragic consequences occur in the autumn and winter months in urban areas. It is no wonder that with children returning to school, September 2nd The traffic police are launching a major campaign that will run until September 30th inclusive.
– In the early days there will be more police patrols around schools. Leaders will pay special attention abnormal behavior both participants in the traffic drivers and pedestrians. They will also check how children are transported. – Superintendent Robert Opas of the Road Traffic Department of the Police Headquarters told Dziennik.pl. – Police officers will remind drivers to take extra care and slow down before crossing pedestrians, so as not to endanger people in their area. There will be no reduced fare for those who ignore the regulations. – he warned. What does this mean for drivers?
New law changed the rules, new tariff means draconian penalties
Law in force from June 1, 2021 changed the rules and orders drivers be aware not only of pedestrians in the crosswalk, but also of those entering the crosswalk. On the other hand new tariff provides for draconian fine rates.
Another thing is various methods of road inspection. Due to their high effectiveness, police are eager to use drones to track down drivers. A small device with a camera on board floating above the intersection records violations and such video constitutes irrefutable evidence in the process. mandate.
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Drivers often commit this crime and do not realize they are doing it.
The most common offense is overtake or pass a car in or directly in front of a pedestrian crossing. After being stopped by a police patrol, drivers often claim that they do not know what they did wrong. However, such ignorance means a warrant 1,500 PLN, Furthermore, until 15 penalty points. The same violation in case of repetition costs twice as much, i.e. PLN 3,000 (according to the regulations in force from September 2022). – In case of a real threat to the safety of the pedestrian’s life and health, the matter may remain forwarded to the courtwhich may impose a driving ban – Oops added.
Fine of PLN 1,500 and 15 penalty points – fine for the driver for being a pedestrian
Why might a police officer issue a ticket to a driver? The following are the highest scoring violations related to pedestrian priority:
- Failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian located in a pedestrian crossing or entering this crossing – fine of PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000 in case of repeat offence) and 15 penalty points;
- Overtaking a vehicle in a pedestrian crossingwhere traffic is not directed, or immediately before this crossing – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000 for the second time) and 15 penalty points;
- Failure to give way to a pedestrian when reversing – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000 for repeat offences) and 10 penalty points;
- Failure to give way to pedestrians by a vehicle driver in a residential area – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000) and 15 penalty points;
- Failure to give way to a pedestrian by a vehicle driver in traffic – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000) and 8 penalty points;
- Overtaking a vehicle travelling in the same direction but stopping to let a pedestrian pass – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000) and 15 penalty points;
- Failure by the driver of a vehicle entering an intersection to give way to a pedestrian crossing the road at the intersection – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000 for the second time) and 12 penalty points;
- Failure to give way to pedestrians on a sidewalk or pedestrian path or when driving in a square where pedestrians and vehicles pass on the same surface – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000 for the second time) and 8 penalty points;
- Failure to stop a vehicle when a disabled person with special signage or a person with visible reduced mobility crosses the road in order to cross – PLN 1,500 (PLN 3,000 in case of repeat offence) and 15 penalty points.
What is the fine for a pedestrian for making a phone call or entering the road?
The new tariff tightened the screw not only for drivers. There are also much stricter penalties for pedestrians. A good example is the prohibition of using a phone while crossing the road, cycle path or lane. This is stated in Article 14 of the Road Traffic Act. Point 8 reads:
- Pedestrians are prohibited from using a telephone or other electronic device when entering or crossing a road, cycle path or lane, including when entering or crossing a pedestrian crossing – in a way that limits the possibility of observing the situation on the road, path or pedestrian crossing.
As a result, a pedestrian can receive a fine of PLN 300 for using a phone, smartphone and similar devices on pedestrian crossings. The Code also provides for situations where it treats drivers and pedestrians almost equally and restrictively.
PLN 2,000, i.e. a fine for both pedestrian and driver. There is such a situation
These are infractions related to railway crossings. Therefore, A fine of PLN 2,000 awaits the pedestrianAnyone caught entering the lane when the barriers or half-barriers are lowered or are beginning to be lowered will be fined PLN 2,000 (PLN 4,000 in case of repeat offences) and 15 points. The police will not be kind in either situation.
What is the fine for running a red light?
Crossing at a red light (the S-5 traffic light emits a red signal) can cost a pedestrian PLN 200. In turn, crossing the road in an unauthorized place will result in a fine of PLN 50. Someone might say that “it’s cheaper”. On the other hand, it is worth knowing that, for example, crossing a two-way road (each road separated by a green belt) will be treated separately. From here, the police officer will add up the fine amounts.
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