Few things you need to know before you start driving

Speed limits

Within the built-up area the speed limit is 50 km / h (from 5a.m. till 11 p.m.) and 60 km / h (11 p.m. - 5 a.m.). Outside the towns, you can drive at a speed of 90 km / h, while in the urban areas, for example within housing estate area, the speed limit is 20 km / h. On the two-lane expressways you can do a speed of 100 km / h. However, on the dual carriageway (at least two lanes in each direction) express-ways the speed limit is 110 km / h. The speed limit on the highways is 130 km / h.

Seat belts

The duty to fasten a seat belt concerns all car passenger, including those on the back seats of the vehicle.

Child seats

In cars equipped with safety belts and child under the age of 12 years, not exceeding 150 cm of height, must be transported with a safety seat or other device designed for transporting children, commensurate with weight and growth of the child and the appropriate technical conditions.

The duty to drive with the lights on

When traveling around the country there's a duty of driving with the lights on at any time of the year.

Mobile

Mobile phone calls without using the speakerphone set or a headset is prohibited in Poland. You cannot also turn on loud music, that would drown out the environment sounds.

Driving under the influence of alcohol

In Poland the permissible amount of alcohol in the blood of the driver is 0.2 per mille. However, even 0.2 per mille, may have a fatal effect on the driver. The principle of 'don't drive if you've been drinking' is very proper. Remember that when your getting behind the steering wheel under the influence of alcohol, even if it's the amount within the limit, you become a threat not only for yourselve but also for other road users. For driving under the influence of alcohol you can be fined, you can get a suspension of your driving license and you can also be imprisonment for one to two years.

Driving under the influence of drugs ( and some medicines )

In Poland, driving under the influence of drugs and narcotics are treated as a criminal commitment. Be also aware that medicines that we take during the various sickness can also have an impact on our behavior and the ability of driving. When taking a medication always read the description about the impact on your interception and ability of driving.

Other

Vehicles moving on the Polish roads must be equipped with a fire extinguisher and warning triangle. In Poland, the traffic regulations governed by the Act of 20 June 1997 Road Traffic Law (OJ No 108, item. 908, with subsequent changes).