Changes in Regulations in 2025? What May Change for Drivers – Draft Bill in the Sejm
⚠️ This is a draft of changes to the Road Traffic Law – it is not in force. It has been submitted to the Sejm for consideration and may be modified before it comes into effect.
In short – the key proposals
- 50+ km/h outside built-up areas on two-way single-carriageway roads – driving license suspension for 3 months.
- Penalty points – a reduction course only for minor offenses (e.g., small speeding violations, parking).
- 17-year-olds – the possibility of obtaining category B (with a guardian's consent) + supervision by an accompanying person and a probationary period.
What exactly may change?
1) Speeding penalty outside built-up areas
- Driving license suspension for 3 months for exceeding the limit by more than 50 km/h on two-way single-carriageway roads outside built-up areas.
- This does not apply to motorways, expressways, or roads with separated directions of travel.
2) Penalty points – reduction only for lighter offenses
- The reduction course will be available only for “minor” offenses.
- Serious violations (e.g., major speeding, running a red light) – no option to remove points via a course.
- Reminder: currently, points are removed after 12 months from paying the fine (status as of 2025).
3) Young drivers (17+)
- Category B driving license from age 17 – written consent from a parent/guardian required.
- For the first 6 months (or until turning 18), driving only with an accompanying person:
- at least 25 years old,
- category B held for at least 5 years,
- sober, with no driving ban.
- Probationary period:
- 2 years for adults,
- 3 years for 17-year-olds (max. until turning 20).
- During the probationary period:
- 0.0‰ alcohol,
- lower speed limits: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside, 100 km/h on motorways/expressways,
- ban on providing passenger transport services,
- risk of extension of the probationary period in the event of serious offenses,
- until age 18 – the driving license valid only in Poland.
What does this mean in practice?
- Outside cities on two-way single-carriageway roads – watch your speed. 50+ km/h = 3 months without a license.
- Don't count on a reduction course for “serious” offenses – plan your driving defensively.
- Young drivers: plan the first 6 months of driving with a guardian and follow the limits.
When will this come into effect?
- Stage: government draft → Sejm → Senate → President's signature → publication in the Journal of Laws → entry into force.
- Until the legislative process is completed, the current regulations remain in force.
How to drive “as if the draft were already in force” today?
- Treat single-carriageway roads outside built-up areas with the same speed discipline as in the city.
- Plan overtaking with a large safety margin and keep your distance.
- Build young-driver habits: zero alcohol, a calm head, defensive driving.
Checklist for a 17-year-old
- Parent/guardian consent for training and the exam.
- Choose an accompanying person who meets the requirements.
- Learn the probationary period restrictions and speed limits.
FAQ
No. This is still a draft. Until it goes through the entire legislative process, the current regulations apply.
According to the draft – no. The course is to apply only to minor offenses.
Only after the law is passed by the Sejm and the legislative process is completed. As of today – it's only a proposal.
