In fresh weeks, the City defender in Zakopane has issued hundreds of tickets to drivers attempting to return from Gubałówka to the city centre across the street called Rałłówka. It is the consequence of ongoing renovations and a poorly labelled movement organization, which is massively affected by tourists. punishment can scope as many as 8 punishment points – and a three-time offense ends in the failure of a driving licence.
Street only for the chosen, but no 1 knows it
Draw Street It's a short local road leading from Gubalowka to Zakopane. The seemingly perfect alternate to traffic jams and detours that now paralyze communication in this popular resort. However, as the local authorities remind us, This road is not accessible to the public.
‘This road has not been designed as public, and we have no right to turn a blind eye to its usage by unauthorised persons“ – explains Bartholomew Bryak, Deputy Mayor of Zakopane in conversation with Krakow Paper.
Even though the road was built with public money, it is only available to selected residents. On both ends there are signs of no movement that tourists frequently ignore – or they just don't announcement them trying to get out of traffic.
Problem scale: punishment points and failure of driving licence
In accordance with the applicable provisions, for breach of the entry ban, a punishment of 8 punishment points. For many drivers who make the same mistake respective times – especially during a longer stay in Zakopane – this represents a real risk. loss of driving licence.
The site guards are highly active in this area. According to witnesses, officers patrol the road almost continuously, utilizing the support of surveillance cameras and random paper checks.
However, the municipal authorities do not have the tools to halt this from happening differently than by punishing. The owners of the land on the street Prodłówka do not agree to its beginning for public traffic, and local regulations do not let the city to introduce a temporary change in the organisation of traffic.
Repairs paralyze Zakopane
The main reason why tourists in general consider going by boat is road difficulties due to repairs. Most attended The circular way from the tooth to Poronina was closed, which importantly reduced the anticipation of a seamless return from Gubalowka.
Car traffic in the Zakopane centre area is presently heavy restricted, and the detour marking is not clear enough. As a result, drivers – especially visitors – are looking for alternatives and frequently end up at Drawwka, unaware of the consequences.
The problem was already The subject of the City Council meetingbut so far no effective solution has been reached. The only way recommended remains through national road No 47 and region roads No 1646K and 1653K. For many tourists, however, it is besides long and time-consuming a variant.
Powerless authorities against road chaos
The situation shows Structural problem with the organization of traffic in Zakopane, especially during the tourist period and in the face of ongoing renovations. The city has been struggling with communication overloadand the deficiency of effective legal and infrastructure tools makes it hard to resolve the crisis.
Deputy Mayor Bryjak points out that There is presently no anticipation of legalising the usage of Mists by all drivers - Even temporarily. This is supported by government and opposition from adjacent owners.
Although residents and tourists request a more flexible approach, the city is bound by regulations and land ownership structurewhich exclude the introduction of temporary ease of passage.
What's next? The request for better labelling and information
Experts point out that although the legal situation seems clear, adequate information and labelling is missingwhich would inform the drivers already at an earlier phase of the journey. They are besides needed better navigation systems and messages in popular GPS applicationswhich presently leads tourists just through Drawówka.
Long-term increasing the capacity of alternate routesand extension and harmonisation of traffic ban markingso that there is no uncertainty about the position of individual roads.
In the summertime months – erstwhile traffic in the Tatras reaches highest values – The problem can only get worseunless the local authorities take decisive organisational action.
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A plague of fines in Zakopane. 1 tourist mistake costs as many as 8 punishment points
