Rijden in Polen
Complete gids voor toeristen en expats. Leer de verkeersregels voordat je gaat rijden in Polen.
Mag je Rijden in Polen?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: EU licenses: valid indefinitely while visiting. Non-EU licenses with IDP: valid for up to 6 months
Belangrijke Opmerking
EU/EEA driving licenses are fully valid in Poland. Non-EU visitors can drive with their home license and an IDP for up to 6 months. After 6 months of residency, a Polish license is required.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg capacity)
- Valid driving license
- Vehicle registration document
Aanbevolen
- First aid kit
- Reflective vest
- Spare bulb kit
- Winter tires (November 1 to March 31 — not legally mandatory but strongly recommended)
- Tow rope
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Test je kennis van de verkeersregels in Polen
Gratis oefenvragen gebaseerd op officieel testmateriaal.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- Use mobile apps like moBiLET or SkyCash to pay for street parking — widely accepted in Polish cities
- In Kraków and Warsaw, paid parking zones operate Monday to Saturday; Sundays are usually free
- Always check for signage — some residential areas require resident permits
Gemiddelde Kosten: 3–8 PLN/hour in city centers; higher in Warsaw and Kraków
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 1Not turning on headlights — dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day year-round in Poland
- 2Driving in the left lane on motorways without overtaking — left-lane hogging is fined
- 3Exceeding the 50 km/h urban speed limit that applies from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (60 km/h from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM)
- 4Not yielding to pedestrians who are approaching a crosswalk — since June 2021, drivers must stop for pedestrians about to step onto a crossing
- 5Underestimating distance between cities on single-carriageway roads
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
Up to 1,500 PLN for exceeding by 11–30 km/h; up to 2,500 PLN for 31+ km/h over; doubles for repeat offenses within 2 years
Geen Gordel
100–500 PLN
Telefoon
500 PLN and 12 penalty points
Rood Licht
500 PLN and 15 penalty points
Fout Parkeren
100–1,000 PLN depending on severity and location
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Noodnummers
Politie
112 / 997
Ambulance
112 (general) / 999 (ambulance)
Brandweer
112 / 998
Pechhulp
Pomoc Drogowa (roadside assistance): 981 from landlines; various private services available 24/7
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