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Driving in Poland

Everything you need to know about driving rules and laws in Poland

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Speed limits
Limits
Poland: Motorways 140 km/h, Expressways 120 km/h (100 km/h single carriageway), Rural roads 90 km/h, Urban 50 km/h (60 km/h at night 23:00-05:00 was removed in 2021).
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Alcohol limits
Limits
Poland has one of Europe's STRICTEST limits: 0.2 promille (0.02%) for ALL drivers. Above 0.5 promille is a criminal offense with mandatory prison sentence. Very severe enforcement.
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Driving age
Limits
Poland: 18 years for cars (Category B). Theory and practical exams at WORD examination centers. 2-year probationary period with point limits.
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Turn rules
Road rules
Poland: Right-hand traffic. Priority to vehicles from right at equal intersections. Left turns yield to oncoming traffic. Green arrow allows right turn on red after stopping.
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Roundabouts
Road rules
Poland: Yield to traffic in roundabout. Drive counter-clockwise. Signal when exiting. Turbo roundabouts are becoming more common.
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Parking rules
Fines and safety
In Poland, paid parking (SPP - Strefa Płatnego Parkowania) costs 3-6 PLN/hour in city centers. Fines for parking violations range from 100-1000 PLN. Most cities have free parking on weekends and after 20:00.
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Seatbelt laws
Fines and safety
In Poland, seatbelts are mandatory for all occupants. Fine is 100 PLN. Children under 150cm must use appropriate child restraints. Points may also be assigned.
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Mobile phone laws
Fines and safety
Using a handheld phone while driving in Poland results in 500 PLN fine and 12 penalty points (severe!). This is one of the highest point penalties in Poland.
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Highway driving
Road rules
Polish motorways (autostrady) have a 140 km/h limit - one of the highest in Europe. Expressways (drogi ekspresowe) have 120 km/h. e-TOLL system for tolls.
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Emergency procedures
Fines and safety
In Poland, call 112 for all emergencies, 997 for police, 998 for fire, 999 for ambulance. At accidents: reflective vest mandatory, place warning triangle, provide first aid, complete accident form.
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