Keywords
safety in land traffic
safety of road users
road accidents
vehicle forfeiture
Penal Code
How to Cite
Abstract
Crimes against safety in public transport constitute a serious problem and threat to social functioning. A failure to comply with the provisions of the Highway Code, especially excessive speeding, poses a serious threat to other road users, as well as to pedestrians who, as a result of drivers’ carelessness, become victims of road accidents. However, drivers who decide to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol pose a particularly serious threat. Therefore, legislation declares severe punishment for such actions. This paper is a response to the changes that came into force in the Polish legal system beginning March 14, 2024, which included extremely severe sanctions against people committing certain crimes against safety.
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LEGAL ACTS
Constitution of the Republic of Poland of April 2, 1997 (Journal of Laws 1997.78.483).
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Resolution of the Supreme Court of October 30, 2008, I KZP 20/08, OSNKW 2008, No. 11, item 88, published by OSNKW 2008/11/88).
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