New laws are getting tougher on drunk drivers with more severe penalties

A new law means convicted drunk drivers may lose their licenses permanently if they are involved in an accident causing death or if they are caught twice driving while drunk. They may also have to pay compensation that is 100 times the average salary. In December, drunk driving is to be upgraded from a misdemeanor to a felony. (Rzeczpospolita July 15-16, page A1; Zycie, page3) A.D.