Roundabout Rules in Poland 2025

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

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