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Q: What is the default speed limit in built-up areas (teren zabudowany) in Poland?

50 km/h. The default speed limit in Polish built-up areas is 50 km/h at all times. This applies 24 hours a day since the 2021 reform eliminated the previous higher nighttime limit of 60 km/h.

Q: What is the maximum speed limit on Polish motorways (autostrady)?

140 km/h. The maximum speed limit on Polish motorways (autostrady) is 140 km/h. On dual carriageways (drogi ekspresowe) the limit is 120 km/h, and on single carriageway expressways it is 100 km/h.

Q: What is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for all drivers in Poland?

0.2 promille (0.02%). Poland has one of the strictest BAC limits in Europe at 0.2 promille (0.02%) for all drivers. Between 0.2 and 0.5 promille is classified as "after consumption of alcohol" (po użyciu alkoholu), while above 0.5 promille is "under the influence" (w stanie nietrzeźwości) — a criminal offence.

Q: What major penalty for drunk driving was introduced in Poland in March 2024?

Confiscation of the vehicle by the state. Since March 2024, drivers caught with a BAC above 1.5 promille, or who cause an accident while drunk, can have their vehicle confiscated by the state. If the vehicle belongs to someone else, the driver must pay its equivalent value.

Q: Are dipped headlights or daytime running lights required at all times in Poland?

Yes — 24 hours a day, year-round. Poland requires dipped headlights or daytime running lights to be used at all times — 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This applies to all motor vehicles on all roads.

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Driving Rules & Facts

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Right-Hand Traffic — Poland drives on the right. Priority to vehicles from the right at unmarked intersections. Always keep to the right lane unless overtaking.

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BAC 0.2‰ (Strictest in EU) — General limit 0.2‰ — one of the strictest in the EU (most countries: 0.5‰). Novice and professional drivers: 0.0‰. Above 0.5‰ is a criminal offence with imprisonment and vehicle confiscation above 1.5‰.

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OC Mandatory Insurance — OC (odpowiedzialność cywilna) third-party liability insurance is mandatory. Driving without it carries severe fines (up to 7,500 zł for cars) and personal liability for damages.

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Przegląd Techniczny — Vehicle roadworthiness inspection is mandatory: first inspection after 3 years, then every 2 years until 5 years, then annually. Stacja kontroli pojazdów (SKP) stations perform the inspection.

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DRL Mandatory Year-Round — Daytime running lights (DRL) or dipped headlights must be on at all times when driving in Poland, regardless of weather or time of day.

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Phone: 500 zł + 12 Points — Using a mobile phone while driving carries a 500 zł fine and 12-point penalty. Hands-free systems are permitted. One of the harshest phone penalties in Europe.

How to Get Your Driving License in Poland

Everything you need to know about enrolling in a driving school and getting your B license in Poland.

Typical Cost

PLN 2,500–PLN 4,000

Total driving school cost including lessons and materials

Prices vary by school, location, and number of lessons needed.

Typical Lessons Needed

~30

45-minute lessons on average

Mandatory Theory Hours

30h

Required classroom or online theory instruction

Mandatory Practical Hours

30h

Required behind-the-wheel training with an instructor

License Requirements in Poland

Minimum Age18 years old

Theory Exam Fee30 PLN (~€7)

Car License CategoryB

Driving SideRight (drive on the right)

Learner/Provisional LicenseNot applicable

Accompanied DrivingNot required

Online Theory StudyYes, available online

Theory Test Languages

The WORD theory test is available in these languages:

PolishEnglishGerman

Tips for Choosing a Driving School in Kraków

Compare prices from at least 3 schools before enrolling. The cheapest option is not always the best — check what is included in the package.
Ask schools about their pass rates. A higher pass rate often indicates better instruction quality.
If Poland's official language is not your first language, ask if the school offers instruction or materials in your language.

Source: Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego · Last updated: 2026-03-15

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