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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.

Last updated: January 6, 2026

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Roundabout rules in Poland

Basic rules

Yield to traffic in roundabout
Drive counter-clockwise
Signal when exiting (new requirement)
Stay in lane

Signaling rules (updated)

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

Lane selection

Exit	Lane
First exit	Right/outer lane
Second exit	Any lane
Third+ exit	Left/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

Not signaling when exiting
Wrong lane selection
Changing lanes in roundabout
Not yielding at entry

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