Roundabouts

Roundabout Rules in Poland 2025

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Poland: Yield to traffic in roundabout. Drive counter-clockwise. Signal when exiting. Turbo roundabouts are becoming more common.

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Roundabout rules in Poland

Basic rules

  1. Yield to traffic in roundabout
  2. Drive counter-clockwise
  3. Signal when exiting (new requirement)
  4. Stay in lane

Signaling rules (updated)

  • Signal RIGHT when exiting (now mandatory)
  • No signal needed when entering
  • Helps other drivers understand intentions

Lane selection

ExitLane
First exitRight/outer lane
Second exitAny lane
Third+ exitLeft/inner lane
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Turbo roundabouts (ronda turbinowe)

Increasingly common in Poland:

  • Spiral lane markings
  • Choose lane BEFORE entering
  • NO lane changing inside
  • Follow the spiral

Step by step

  1. Approach
    • Look for yield sign
    • Select lane based on exit
    • Slow down
  2. Enter
    • Yield to traffic in roundabout
    • Enter when safe
  3. Navigate
    • Stay in your lane
    • Prepare for exit
  4. Exit
    • Signal right
    • Check mirrors
    • Exit to appropriate lane

Common mistakes

  1. Not signaling when exiting
  2. Wrong lane selection
  3. Changing lanes in roundabout
  4. Not yielding at entry

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