Poland tightens driving regulations in 2026 with expanded license revocation rules for speeding outside cities, EU GSR2 Phase 3 mandatory safety systems for new cars, stricter penalty point reduction limits, and new helmet requirements for young e-scooter riders.
Safety rules
Before
Basic drowsiness warning onlySince July 2024, new cars required basic ADAS including AEB, ISA, and lane-keeping; drowsiness warning based on driving patterns
After (2026)
Camera-based distraction monitoringAll new cars sold in Poland must have Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) with camera to detect phone use, looking away, or other distractions
Penalties & fines
Before
Revocation in built-up areas onlyLicense revoked only for exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h in built-up areas
After (2026)
Revocation on all roadsLicense revoked for exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h on single-carriageway roads outside built-up areas as well
Penalties & fines
Before
Limited OPP sectionsSectional speed measurement (odcinkowy pomiar prędkości) on selected road sections only
After (2026)
OPP expanded to motorways and expresswaysCANARD/GITD expanding average speed cameras to major motorways and expressways; braking before a single camera no longer helps
Penalties & fines
Before
Frequent point reduction possibleDrivers could attend point reduction courses without significant restrictions
After (2026)
Maximum once per 6 monthsPoint reduction courses limited to once every 6 months; only available for minor violations; new drivers in first year cannot use them at all
Vehicle equipment
Before
No helmet requirementNo helmet requirement for e-scooter riders of any age
After (2026)
Helmet mandatory under 16Riders under 16 must wear a helmet on e-scooters, bicycles, and personal electric transport devices; PLN 100 fine for guardian if violated
Yes. From 2026, exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h on single-carriageway roads outside built-up areas results in license revocation, just like in cities. Previously this rule only applied within built-up areas.
From 2026, you can attend a penalty point reduction course no more than once every 6 months, and only for minor violations. New drivers in their first year of driving cannot use point reduction courses at all.
Yes. From 2026, riders under 16 must wear a helmet when using e-scooters, bicycles, or personal electric transport devices. The fine of PLN 100 is imposed on the child's guardian. E-scooters remain limited to 20 km/h.
From July 7, 2026, all new cars must have Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) - camera-based monitoring that detects phone use or looking away from the road. This is EU GSR2 Phase 3. Basic systems like AEB, ISA, and lane-keeping were already mandatory from July 2024.
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