|
Polish National Tourist Office in London |
||
| General
guidance for motorists: In Poland right-hand
traffic is obligatory and traffic regulations are the same as in other
European Union countries. Here is a brief summary: |
|
|
| Speed |
- 60 km/h for vehicles or sets of' vehicles throughout
built-up areas; For automobiles. motorcycles and trucks (up to. 3.5 t GVW); - 130 km/h on motorways For all vehicles or sets of vehicles not mentioned above: - 80 km/h on motorways and dual carriageway roads with
at least two lanes in each direction Notice: 40 km/h is
the maximum speed limit for all motorcycles (with or without a sidecar)
and mopeds when a child is transported. |
|
| Towing |
- Maximum speed limit for the towing vehicle is 30 km/h in built-up areas and 60 km/h outside built-up areas; - The towing vehicle's sidelights must be on it all times; - The towed vehicle must be driven by a holder of a valid driving licence, unless the towing vehicle requires no such control: - Both vehicles must be linked by a safe, non-disconnecting towing link, except for motorcycles which must be towed with the use of a flexible link, which can be disconnected if necessary; - A red warning triangle must be placed on the rear left side (of the towed vehicle) and side lights must be on when visibility is poor; instead of red warning triangle, the towed vehicle may use a yellow flashing lights, provided they are easily noticeable for other drivers; - When a rigid towing link is used, the towed vehicle must have at least one braking system operational; when a flexible towing link is used, two braking systems must be in working condition; - The maximum distance between the two vehicles must not exceed 3 metres when a rigid towing link is used, and 4-6 metres when a flexible link is used; in case of a flexible towing link, it must be marked with white and red stripes, or with a little yellow or red streamer; - Towing on motorways is allowed only to the nearest exit or service point; - When towing a vehicle not requiring driver's control
and without operational braking system, the towed vehicle's total weight
must not exceed the total weight of the towing vehicle. |
|
| Vehicle
|
Height - 4.0 m Maximum length of a single vehicle - 12.0 m |
|
| Seat belts |
Both the driver
and passengers must keep their seat belts on at all times while the
vehicle is moving, except for persons having an appropriate doctor'
s certificate and women in late months of pregnancy. |
|
| Safety
helmets |
Motorcycle and
moped drivers and their passengers must wear safety helmets at all times. |
|
| Children |
Children up to 10 years are not allowed to occupy the front seat, unless seated in a special safety chair. If the sear belts cannot be used because of child's weight or size, a special safety seat must be provided. If an air bag is fitted in front of the passenger seat, a child may
not be seated in its safety chair with its back towards the front of
the vehicle. |
|
| Lights |
When visibility is poor (fog, rain or generally in other adverse conditions) the driver must: - switch on the side light or fog lights or both; Rear fog lights may be used if visibility is reduced to 50 m. These lights should be turned off as soon as visibility improves. Side lights must be always switched on in normal weather conditions from dusk till dawn, and at all times from 1 October to the end of February. Side lights must also be used in unlit tunnels. Motorcycle and moped riders must to have the lights on at all times.
|
|
| Other |
The use of steel-studded tyres is forbidden. Snow chains are allowed only on snow covered roads. Driving under the influence of intoxicating substances is strictly forbidden. Mobile phones may be used while driving only if they are fitted with a hands-free kit. Foreign registered vehicles should have a country code sticker attached to the back of the vehicle. The driver should be able to produce to the traffic police a valid driving licence, vehicle registration and an insurance document. Roadside document checks may be carried out only by uniformed police
officers in clearly marked police patrol cars. |
|
| Documents
|
EU nationals are required to carry a valid national or international driving licence and the vehicle's log book. Consult your insurance agent about the requrements regarding your motoring cover. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| © Polish National Tourist Office in London, 1999-2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|