Speed Limits in Poland
Motorways (Autostrady)
- Maximum: 140 km/h
- One of Europe's highest limits
- Minimum: 40 km/h
Expressways (Drogi Ekspresowe)
- Dual carriageway: 120 km/h
- Single carriageway: 100 km/h
Rural Roads
- Two-lane roads: 90 km/h
- Unless signed otherwise
Urban Areas (Obszar Zabudowany)
- Maximum: 50 km/h at all times
- Note: 60 km/h night limit was removed in 2021
- 30 km/h zones near schools
Special Rules
- Residential zones: 20 km/h
- Traffic-calmed areas: Walking pace
Speeding Penalties
| Excess | Fine (PLN) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 km/h | 50-300 | 0-2 |
| 11-20 km/h | 300-800 | 2-4 |
| 21-30 km/h | 800-1,500 | 4-6 |
| 31-50 km/h | 1,500-3,000 | 6-10 |
| Over 50 km/h | 3,000-5,000 | 10+ license suspension |
Speed Cameras
- Fixed cameras (fotoradary)
- Section control (odcinkowy pomiar)
- Mobile police checks
- ITD (Transport Inspection) vehicles