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Drunken Cyclists Face the Slammer in Poland

2,000 Poles are in prison for drunken cycling

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Apr 11, 2009 12:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – Polish courts have left intact a law that allows two-year prison terms for drunken cyclists. Critics say bikers—2,000 of whom sit behind bars—should be treated like pedestrians, who face only fines for being drunk in public. The Constitutional Court dismissed that argument, saying the speedier transport uses main roads and is more dangerous, BBC reports.

2,000 Poles have been locked up for drunken cycling.
2,000 Poles have been locked up for drunken cycling.   (Shutter stock)
Critics argued that cyclists should be treated as pedestrians since they also use their own muscles to move.
Critics argued that cyclists should be treated as pedestrians since they also use their own muscles to move.   (Shutter stock)
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