Mopeds in Poland (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: A moped (motorower) is a two- or three-wheeler limited by design to 45 km/h. It must be registered with a plate, the rider needs category AM from age 14, and a helmet is compulsory.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (motorower) | 14 years [1] |
| LicencePrivately owned; Moped (motorower) | Driving licence category AM (category for a moped, a light quadricycle and such a vehicle with a trailer, the latter only in Poland). [1] |
| Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (motorower) | Yes [2] |
| Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (motorower) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (motorower) | Must be registered and carry a registration plate; the registration certificate (dowód rejestracyjny) is the document that admits it to traffic. [2] |
| Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (motorower) | up to 45 km/h (design speed) [2] |
Notes
- The Ministry lists 14 years as the age for category AM, the category for mopeds and light quadricycles. Older exemptions from the licence were not checked.
- The Act on compulsory insurance was not readable in this round.
- A moped (motorower) has a combustion engine up to 50 cm3 or an electric motor up to 4 kW, and its construction limits speed to 45 km/h.
Sources
- Ministry of Infrastructure (gov.pl): Kategorie prawa jazdy (consulted 30 October 2026) · all 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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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.