In an effort to reduce the number of drink-driving incidents on Polish roads, a bill forbidding the sale of alcohol at petrol stations has been proposed by a senatorial group from across the political spectrum.

The bill, which was drawn up by a group of 17 senators from the ruling Civic Platform, its junior coalition partner the Polish Peasants’ Party, and the major opposition Law and Justice, has been supported by the relevant senatorial committees, reports the Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily.

The move is expected to turn heads in the sector, however, as an estimated 50 percent of petrol stations’ revenue is from alcohol sales.

Criticis of the planned bill have stated that there are no meritorical or scientific arguments that prove that the sale of alcohol has a negative influence on Polish drivers.

Additional changes to the so-called sobriety bill also include a ban on beer advertisements before 11 pm on Polish television. (jb)