Ukrainian truck drivers are fined in Poland for simple negligence: what for

An incident occurred on the A4 highway in Poland involving a truck driver from Ukraine: a layer of snow and ice fell from the roof of the trailer right in front of a police car. The police immediately stopped the vehicle and fined the 43-year-old driver 3000 zlotys, adding 12 penalty points to his account. This was reported by InPoland.

Fines in Poland for truck drivers

The police emphasize that the condition of the vehicle before departure is the direct responsibility of the driver. In winter, special attention should be paid to clearing the roof, trailer, and other elements from which snow or ice can fall. In this case, the driver did not remove the snow cover, which caused a dangerous situation on the road.

The authorities remind that such violations are subject to the following penalties:

• a fine of up to 3000 zlotys;

• up to 12 penalty points;

• the possibility of stopping the vehicle to eliminate the violation.

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Rules in Poland regarding winter cleaning of trucks

According to Polish traffic rules, the driver is required to ensure the technical efficiency and safe condition of the truck before departure. A vehicle that is not cleared of snow and ice can cause an accident or pose a threat to other road users. Therefore, clearing precipitation from the roof, cabin, and trailer is not just a formality, but a mandatory requirement of the law.

The police emphasize that such cases happen every winter, and each can have serious consequences, especially when the truck is moving at high speeds.

Earlier, we reported that drivers would face fines in November for using inappropriate tires .