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Stricter penalties for fatal accidents caused by drunk or unlicensed drivers

The bill introduces harsher penalties for drivers who cause a fatal accident while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or without a driving license. In such cases, the court may impose a prison sentence from 12 years to life imprisonment. The new regulations also provide for mandatory forfeiture of the vehicle in case of causing an accident without a license or under the influence of alcohol above 1 per mille.
Key points
Introduction of a new offense: causing death in road traffic by a drunk driver, under the influence of drugs, or without a license, punishable by 12 years to life imprisonment.
Mandatory forfeiture of the vehicle for drivers who caused an accident without a license or had over 1 per mille of alcohol in their blood.
Driving without a license or despite its revocation will be punishable by up to 3 years in prison, and in case of recidivism or violation of a driving ban - from 3 months to 5 years.
The court may order the forfeiture of the vehicle for simply driving without a license, unless exceptional circumstances occur.
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Kodeks karny.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 830
Process start date: 2024-11-19
Voting date: 2025-03-06
Voting no: 24