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Issues related to the Polish driving license
Licences issued by EU member states are recognized in Poland and remain valid until the date specified in the document. EU citizen permanently residing in Poland, it is not forced to conversion to a license for a Polish model, although it has to do so. In the case of expiry or loss of a document to a new license sophistication do not need to re-sit exams.
Driving the car driver in Poland is obliged to carry a vehicle registration document and proof of purchase of insurance policy. It is required to wear seat belts (both front and back seat) and seating child under the age of 12 and 150 centimeters in approved child seats. Using a mobile phone while driving is forbidden – but you can use the so-called „Speakerphone”. The maximum blood alcohol level in Poland is 0.2. Not important whether a person has Polish citizenship, or not.
From 1 October to the end of February to use force on the day of the dipped beam, or daytime running lights. In other months, use these lights during the day is not necessary. Front fog lamps can be used only during fog or heavy rain. Rear fog lights may be turn on only when visibility drops below 50 meters. The vehicle must be obligatorily equipped with a reflective triangle. The car must be marked down the country in which it is registered. It is forbidden to equip the vehicle with a radar detector unit, indicating the operation of test and measurement equipment or interfere with his work.
Maximum Speed limits on roads in Poland are: a built-up area in the hours of 5.00-23.00 – 50 km/h; in built-up area in the hours of 23.00-5.00 – 60 km/h, outside built-up area; – 90 km/h; towards expressway one Lorry – 110 kph, dual carriageway – 120 km/h; on highway – 130 km/h; with trailer – 70 km/h (on motorways – 80 km/h).