Turn rules

Turn Rules in Poland 2025

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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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Turn rules in Poland

Basic priority rules

  • Equal intersections: Priority to right
  • Main road has priority (yellow diamond sign)
  • Traffic signs override basic rules

Making turns

Right Turns

  • Stay on right side
  • Signal right
  • Yield to pedestrians
  • Check for cyclists

Left Turns

  • Move toward center
  • Yield to oncoming traffic
  • Yield to pedestrians crossing
  • Signal left

Green arrow (zielona strzalka)

Poland has conditional turn on red:

  • Green arrow sign allows right turn on red
  • Must stop first like at stop sign
  • Yield to all traffic and pedestrians
  • Not all intersections have this

Priority signs

SignMeaning
Yellow diamondPriority road
End priorityPriority ends
A-7 (Yield)Give way
B-20 (Stop)Full stop required
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At traffic lights

  • Red: Stop
  • Red + Yellow: Prepare (still stop)
  • Green: Go (yield when turning)
  • Yellow: Stop if safe
  • Flashing yellow: Caution, proceed

Pedestrian rules

  • Pedestrians have priority at marked crossings
  • New law (2021): Must stop before crossing when pedestrian approaches
  • Stricter enforcement now

Tram priority

  • Trams almost always have priority
  • Only exception: Traffic lights override
  • Never overtake tram on the right at stops

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