Fines 2023. A cyclist may receive a fine of up to PLN 2,500. What for? The list is long

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With the advent of cycling season has begun. More and more cyclists appear on the roads, and the nice weather encourages the use of bicycle paths and trips. Cyclists should be especially careful on the road and remember to comply with applicable regulations. Otherwise, they face a road check and a fine.

Can you ride a bike after drinking alcohol? The answer is clear

Sobriety is the main duty of a cyclist. You can’t afford even one beer drunk during a stop in the forest. A driver under the influence creates a danger to other road users. He could fall off his bike, hit a pedestrian or run under a car. Being intoxicated is a crime, and you can talk about it when the alcohol content in the blood exceeds 0.5 per mille. A cyclist who has consumed alcohol is subject to a fine of at least PLN 1,000. The amount of the fine can be up to PLN 2,500.

Basic elements of bicycle equipment. Do you need a helmet?

Police officers often pay attention to the technical condition of the bike. In order for a two-wheeler to be able to move on the road, it should have at least one working brake, a bell, at least one white or yellow position light at the front, one red reflector at the rear, and one position light of the same color. If it is not possible to signal the turn with your hand, the bicycle must also have turn signals. For riding without any of these elements, the cyclist may be fined from PLN 20 to PLN 500.

Does a cyclist also have to wear a helmet and can he get a ticket for not wearing one? NO. There are no laws requiring cyclists to wear a helmet. Although it is worth getting it to increase your safety while riding a bicycle.

Cycling on the sidewalk. What can you get a fine for?

A cyclist riding on the sidewalk can be fined for several things. First of all, it should move at a speed close to the speed of a pedestrian. Failure to do so will result in a fine of PLN 300. He will pay the same amount when he makes it difficult for a pedestrian to move on the sidewalk. The fine for not giving way to a pedestrian is PLN 100. When a cyclist violates the provisions on the use of a sidewalk or pedestrian road, he will pay a fine of PLN 200. For violating the ban on driving along the sidewalk or pedestrian crossing, a fine of PLN 50 to PLN 100 is imposed.