Seat belts and child seats in Poland (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Seat belts must be used in vehicles fitted with them. Children under 150 cm must be carried in an approved child seat or other child restraint, with set exceptions for the rear seat. A rear-facing child seat may not be used in the front seat with an active passenger airbag.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | A child under 150 cm tall must be carried in a child seat or other child restraint suited to the child's weight and height. A child of at least 135 cm may use the belt in the rear seat if a suitable restraint cannot be provided; a third child aged 3 or over may use the belt in the rear seat if two restraints are installed and no third fits. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | A child under 150 cm may ride in the front seat only in a child seat or other child restraint. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | No [1] |
Sources
- Kancelaria Sejmu (Internet Service of Legal Acts, ISAP): Ustawa z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. Prawo o ruchu drogowym (tekst jednolity, stan na 20 sierpnia 2026) (Internet Archive snapshot of 8 October 2026) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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