Driving licenses issued by other EU member states are recognized by Poland and remain valid until the expiry date indicated in the document.

While driving a vehicle on the territory of Poland , the driver is obliged to have with him a driver's license and civil liability insurance.

Seat belts must be used in both front and back seats, with children up to the age of 12 and up to 150 cm tall using special certified seats. Using a mobile phone while driving is banned, though a loud-speaking phone system is permitted. The legal alcohol limit is 0.2 promille.

Speed limits:

• town ( 5am-11pm ) - 50 km/h ( 11pm - 5am ) - 60 km/h.
• open road - 90 km/h.
• single carriageway - 110 km/h, dual carriageway - 120 km/h.
• motorway - 130 km/h.
• with trailer - 70 km/h (on highways - 80 km/h).

Between October 1 and the last day of February drivers have to use day lights during the day. Front fog lights may be used only during fog or heavy rain. Rear fog lights may be used only when visibility is under 50 meters.

The vehicle must be equipped with a reflector triangle.

The vehicle has to be marked with a sign indicating the country of its registration. Radar-warning systems are banned.

Last update: 2006-07-24