The AWHelp24 service information department continues to tell you about the specifics of the traffic rules of the EU member states.
Today we will introduce you to the highlights of Polish traffic rules.
The police can now stop anywhere.
The police got the right to watch cars, even in places where parking is prohibited. It can be bus stops, sidewalks, lawns, etc. And it is allowed to be there as a police car with the appropriate markings, and without it.
When stopping and monitoring, police officers are no longer required to show their drivers a license. Just introduce yourself and voice the reason for the check.
During a stop for control, the driver must not take his hands off the steering wheel without the permission of the inspector or try to get into his pocket. Such actions can be taken as an attempt to get weapons, and drivers face a fine of 500 zlotys.
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Speed control.
Since January 1, 2020, the powers of the police and other regulatory authorities on Polish roads have become even greater. They, in particular, during each check also record the vehicle mileage, and the data are entered in the Central Register of Vehicles. Drivers should freely provide the opportunity to record odometer readings. In practice, this means that the inspector can get into the car and even examine the interior superficially.
Headlights.
On the territory of Poland, any motor vehicle must be driven with the dipped headlights constantly on. Your car must have a warning triangle and a fire extinguisher, which must be in an accessible place, certified and with a capacity of at least 1 kg, first aid kit. You can be fined for their absence at 20-500 zlotys.
Rules for transporting children in a car seat.
In 2018, the rules for transporting children in a car seat changed - whether a child will be in a special chair depends on his height, and not on age. Children below 150 cm should be transported in a chair, even before reaching adulthood.
Speed limits on Polish roads:
If you visit Poland, you should also know the speed limits:
20 km / h - restriction in the private sector and in areas of socially significant objects;
50 km / h - in settlements;
90 km / h - permissible speed outside the settlements;
110 km / h - the highest possible speed on high-speed roads;
130 km / h - on motorways.
For bulky vehicles, the limit is 70km / h.
If the speed limit is violated, there is a high probability of breakdown or accident. AWHelp24.com organizes the evacuation and repair of your vehicle.
Parking.
Parking in Poland is only possible in designated places. And do not forget to check: payment is required or not. In the paid parking lot you will see a certain sign and then you will need to pay the parking attendant or use a special machine. And be sure to place the issued coupon under the windshield of your car. In case of payment evasion, you will have to pay a fine of up to 300 zlotys.
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Drunk driving.
A strict ban in Poland imposed on drunk driving. And if alcohol is detected in the driver’s blood (more than 0.2 mg per liter of blood), then he pays a fine, and the car is taken into custody. If a person driving in the blood has more than 0.5 mg of alcohol - this is already considered a criminal offense. And such offense is punishable by imprisonment of up to two years. The city police or the police may charge you a fine in Poland.
Common violations for which you can be fined:
Talking on a cell phone while driving - 200 zlotys;
Do not fasten your seat belt - 100 zł;
I have no rights with me - up to 250 zlotys;
Creating an emergency during a U-turn - from 200 to 400 zlotys;
You can not overtake a car that passes a pedestrian, unless you are ready to give 500 zlotys;
I did not miss public transport, which starts moving from a stop - 200 - 400 zlotys;
Ignored the traffic signal - 500 zł;
If you did not turn on the headlights during the day, then 100 zlotys, and if you did not turn on the lights in the evening, then 200.
Do not let the pedestrian - 350 zł;
If you eat with children, then there must be a special chair for their transportation.
Wrong parking - up to 300 zlotys.
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The speeding ticket in Poland:
Overspeeding will cost you from 57 to 500 zlotys - it all depends on the location and magnitude of the excess.
Exceeding no more than 10 km / h - 57 zlotys in an undeveloped area, and on a built-up area exactly two times as much - 114 zlotys.
If you have exceeded the speed from 11 to 20 km / h, then your fine will increase proportionally - up to 114 zlotys in undeveloped areas and up to 228 zlotys in built-up areas.
Further, according to the same scheme: 21-30 km / h - on the undeveloped territory of 190 zloty, on the built-up area - 380 zloty. 31-30 km / h - 342 and 684 zł, respectively. 41-50 km / h - 532 and 1064 zł, respectively. And if you exceeded the speed by more than 50 km / h, then you will face a fine of 760 or 1,520 zlotys depending on the territory on which you moved.
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