Penalties and Enforcement - Egzamin Teorety Cznyna Prawojazdy

If you are caught exceeding speed limit by 20 to 30 km/h

Punishable by a fine of PLN 200 to 300 and 2 penalty points for moderate speeding.

Exceeding speed limit by over 50 km/h

Punishable by a fine of PLN 400 to 500, 10 penalty points, and possible driving license suspension for 3 months.

Overloading the truck

Punishable by a fine of PLN 500 to 1500 and possible immobilization of the vehicle until excess load is removed.

Driving without valid tachograph records

Punishable by a fine of PLN 2000 and administrative penalties for failing to comply with rest and driving hour rules.

Using a mobile phone while driving

Punishable by a fine of PLN 500 and 5 penalty points for distracted driving.

Ignoring red traffic light

Punishable by a fine of PLN 500 and 6 penalty points for violating traffic signals.

Not wearing a seatbelt

Punishable by a fine of PLN 100 and 2 penalty points for failing to use safety equipment.

Illegal overtaking

Punishable by a fine of PLN 200 to 300 and 5 penalty points for unsafe overtaking maneuvers.

Failing to yield to pedestrians

Punishable by a fine of PLN 350 and 6 penalty points for endangering pedestrian safety.

Driving under the influence of alcohol

Punishable by a fine starting from PLN 2500, license suspension for up to 3 years, and possible imprisonment up to 2 years.

Driving without a valid truck license

Punishable by a fine of PLN 5000 and possible vehicle impoundment for operating without the correct license category.

Failing to secure cargo properly

Punishable by a fine of PLN 300 to 500 and possible immobilization of the vehicle until cargo is secured.

Exceeding driving hours without rest

Punishable by a fine of PLN 2000 and administrative sanctions for violating EU rest period regulations.

Illegal parking in restricted zones

Punishable by a fine of PLN 200 and possible towing of the truck.

Using a radar detector

Punishable by a fine of PLN 3000 and confiscation of the radar detection device.

Driving without insurance (OC policy)

Punishable by a fine from PLN 1200 to PLN 6020 and possible seizure of the vehicle until proof of insurance is provided.

Blocking emergency lanes

Punishable by a fine of PLN 500 and 6 penalty points for obstructing emergency vehicle passage.

Dangerous driving causing risk to life

Punishable by a fine from PLN 2000, 10 penalty points, license suspension, and imprisonment up to 3 years depending on severity.

Driving with defective brakes or lights

Punishable by a fine of PLN 300 and possible vehicle immobilization until defects are repaired.

Failing to stop for a police inspection

Punishable by a fine from PLN 1500, license suspension up to 3 years, and possible imprisonment for refusing lawful inspection.