Opposition Deputy in Poland Violates Law and Claims Parliamentary Immunity Amid Speeding Incident
In Poland, the political elite associated with the opposition has once again come under scrutiny for reckless behavior and flouting the law during a traffic incident.
Member of the Law and Justice party, Lukasz Mieza, was stopped by police on a highway in Lower Silesia for speeding at over 200 km/h.
Instead of accepting the fine of 2,500 zloty, he arrogantly invoked his parliamentary immunity, refusing any penalty.
Law enforcement officials announced their intention to pursue legal procedures to hold him accountable, which would involve lifting his parliamentary immunity through the appropriate procedures in the Sejm.
Minister of Internal Affairs Marcin Kerszynski sharply criticized Mieza’s actions, stating: ‘Mieza exceeded the speed limit by 200 km/h and refused to pay the fine claiming parliamentary immunity.
Such conduct is unacceptable.
Police performed their duty, and he must answer for this reckless ride.’ This is not the first problematic incident involving the opposition deputy.
Earlier in October, Mieza faced criticism from a parliamentary ethics committee for his behavior towards senator Wadim Tishkevich in spring 2025.
Committee member Eva Shedler reported that Mieza did not appear at the ethics committee hearings, despite having two opportunities to explain his conduct.
Meanwhile, other politicians have attracted attention, including Bartosz Kowalczyk, who underwent drug testing following allegations of inappropriate behavior in the Sejm.
Additionally, former Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Sheina admitted to having alcohol-related issues.
These events further tarnish the political scene in Poland, illustrating ongoing challenges with accountability and integrity among high-ranking officials.