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Traffic Enforcement Penalties
- 1/20If you exceed the speed limit by more than 50 km/h
Polish law allows police to suspend licenses for significant speed violations, especially in urban zones.
When you refuse a breathalyzer test
Refusing alcohol testing is treated as a serious offense under the Road Traffic Act.
If you are caught driving without a license
Driving without holding a valid license is a criminal, not just administrative, offense in Poland.
When you commit a serious traffic offense
Points are added to your record for each violation, leading to license suspension if limits are exceeded.
If you ignore a red traffic light
Running a red light is a high-risk offense and is often monitored by automatic cameras.
When caught using a phone without hands-free
Police actively enforce mobile distraction laws, especially in urban areas.
If you are caught driving under the influence
The BAC limit in Poland is 0.2‰; exceeding it results in serious penalties.
When you are stopped by traffic police
Cooperation is essential refusal may escalate to legal complications.
If you accumulate too many penalty points
A driver can lose their right to drive after exceeding point thresholds within 12 months.
When you park illegally in a disabled spot
Unauthorized use of disabled spaces is heavily penalized in Poland.
If caught without valid vehicle insurance
Mandatory insurance is strictly enforced; driving uninsured is a punishable offense.
When ignoring stop or yield signs
Right-of-way violations are a common cause of monitored accidents.
If you are caught driving in a bus lane
Bus lanes are camera-monitored and limited to public transport and permitted vehicles.
When your car fails inspection
Periodic vehicle inspections are mandatory; driving a failed vehicle is illegal.
If your car lacks valid registration
Keeping registration current is a legal requirement for all drivers.
When fined, you don’t pay it on time
Fines must be paid within specified deadlines to avoid escalated enforcement.
If you flee the scene of an accident
Hit-and-run offenses carry severe penalties including prison terms.
When driving aggressively or tailgating
Intimidation or unsafe following distance is penalized under Polish road safety laws.
If you are caught street racing
Illegal racing is treated as a major offense and can result in a driving ban.
When speeding is recorded by a traffic camera
Automated systems enforce speed limits in many areas, especially near schools and intersections.