Car speed limits in Poland (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Poland sets 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on most roads outside them, 100 or 120 km/h on dual carriageways and expressways, and 140 km/h on motorways. The limit is 20 km/h in residential zones. The values apply to passenger cars; vehicle combinations have lower limits.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 km/h [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 90 km/h on roads other than expressways and dual carriageways with at least two lanes per direction [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | 100 km/h on a dual carriageway with at least two lanes per direction and on a single-carriageway expressway; 120 km/h on a dual-carriageway expressway [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | 140 km/h [1] |
| Residential streetsPassenger car on public roads | 20 km/h in a residential zone (strefa zamieszkania) [1] |
Notes
- In a residential zone (strefa zamieszkania) the limit is 20 km/h (Art. 20(2)).
- Applies to a passenger car, motorcycle or lorry up to 3.5 t. A vehicle combination or other vehicle is limited to 70 km/h on these roads (Art. 20(3)(2)(b)).
- Applies outside built-up areas to a passenger car, motorcycle or lorry up to 3.5 t. A vehicle combination or other vehicle is limited to 80 km/h on motorways, expressways and such dual carriageways (Art. 20(3)(2)(a)).
Sources
- Sejm of the Republic of Poland (ISAP): Ustawa z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. Prawo o ruchu drogowym, tekst jednolity (Internet Archive snapshot of 8 October 2026) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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