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Seatbelt and Child Safety Laws
- 1/20If you are driving a vehicle with seatbelts installed
Polish law mandates seatbelt use for all vehicle occupants, front and rear, if belts are available.
When carrying a child under 150 cm tall
Children must be secured in approved car seats or boosters that fit their height and weight.
If a child is placed in the front seat
Airbags pose a serious risk to children in rear-facing seats unless turned off.
When transporting a newborn
Babies must always ride in properly secured, rear-facing seats for maximum safety.
If your passenger refuses to wear a seatbelt
Drivers are responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are properly restrained.
When installing a child seat
Improper installation reduces effectiveness and can lead to penalties.
If your car doesn’t have rear seatbelts
Unbelted seating positions are not suitable for transporting children in Poland.
When taking a short trip with children
Distance doesn’t change legal requirements safety always comes first.
If the seatbelt is broken or non-functional
All belts must be in working condition; driving with defective safety equipment is illegal.
When you are a rear-seat passenger
Seatbelt laws apply to all seats, not just front passengers.
If your vehicle is a taxi
Public transport exemptions do not apply to taxis safety seats are required.
When using a booster seat
Incorrect positioning reduces protection and may be penalized.
If transporting multiple children
Sharing belts or laps is illegal and dangerous.
When checking a child seat before travel
Loose installations are a common cause of injury in accidents.
If you modify or tamper with a seatbelt
Altering safety devices violates both traffic law and insurance terms.
When you are stopped at a police checkpoint
Failure to comply results in fines and possible license points.
If a child is under 36 kg and below 135 cm
Boosters alone aren’t sufficient for very small children.
When buying a child seat in Poland
Only certified, crash-tested seats are legally approved for use.
If a seatbelt irritates or doesn’t fit a child
Misusing the belt compromises safety and violates usage regulations.
When lending your car to someone with children
Lending a car without safety seats makes you partly responsible if rules are broken.