Fines and Penalty Points in Poland 2026 — Rates, Repeat Offences, Point Limits

Knowing the fine schedule isn't just about protecting your wallet — questions about the consequences of traffic offences also appear on the theory exam. Below are the fine rates and penalty point rules in force in Poland in 2026. If you're an expat driving on a foreign licence, note that penalty points still accumulate against you while driving in Poland — these rules apply to everyone on Polish roads.

Speeding — the full schedule

Over the limit by	Fine	Repeat offence	Points
up to 10 km/h	50 zł	—	1
11–15 km/h	100 zł	—	2
16–20 km/h	200 zł	—	3
21–25 km/h	300 zł	—	5
26–30 km/h	400 zł	—	7
31–40 km/h	800 zł	1600 zł	9
41–50 km/h	1000 zł	2000 zł	11
51–60 km/h	1500 zł	3000 zł	13
61–70 km/h	2000 zł	4000 zł	14
71 km/h and more	2500 zł	5000 zł	15

As of: September 2026. Repeat offence = the same offence within 2 years.

Speeding is statistically the most common offence in Poland — fixed speed cameras alone recorded over 734,000 violations in 2025. You can brush up on the speed limits for different road types in the speed limits category and in our guide to driving on motorways and expressways.

Penalty points: limits and rules

• General limit: 24 points. Exceeding it = licence revoked and a retake of the exam.
• New drivers: 20 points in the first year after the licence is issued.
• 17-year-olds (cat. B from 3 March 2026): 12 points during the 3-year probationary period — exceeding it means mandatory road hazard training; a zero-alcohol limit (0.0‰) also applies.
• Maximum for a single offence: 15 points.
• Points from a single incident add up (e.g. speeding + overtaking on a crossing).

The 15-point offences — the blacklist

• overtaking on a pedestrian crossing or directly before it,
• failing to give way to a pedestrian stepping onto a crossing,
• exceeding the speed limit by more than 70 km/h,
• driving under the influence of alcohol,
• failing to stop for a police check.

These are exactly the behaviours that end the practical exam with an immediate fail — the exam's "red lines" and the fine schedule are consistent. You can practise the pedestrian priority rules in the behaviour towards pedestrians category.

Other common fines (a selection)

Offence	Fine
Failing to give way to a pedestrian	1500 zł (repeat: 3000 zł)
Overtaking on / before a pedestrian crossing	1500 zł (repeat: 3000 zł)
Running a red light	500 zł
Using a hand-held phone while driving	500 zł
Not wearing a seatbelt	100 zł
Carrying a child without a child seat	300 zł
Failing to stop for a police check	2500 zł

As of: September 2026. The full schedule runs to several hundred entries — the above are the most common.

How points "expire"

Penalty points are erased after 2 years — counted from the day the fine is paid (with an unpaid fine the clock runs differently, which can be a trap). You can check your point balance online via the "Sprawdź swoje punkty karne" (check your penalty points) service on gov.pl (a trusted profile — the Polish government e-ID — is required).

Why this matters before the exam

Questions about point limits, behaviour towards pedestrians and the consequences of drink-driving regularly appear in the basic part of the theory test — and they carry the highest weight of 3 points (how the scoring works). Practise them in the mock exam or in the Prawo Jazdy GO app for iOS and Android.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many penalty points trigger the limit? 24 points (20 for drivers in their first year; 12 during the probationary period for 17-year-olds).

When is a fine doubled? For repeat offences — committing the same serious offence again within 2 years.

How long until penalty points disappear? 2 years after the fine is paid.

Where can I check my points? Online on gov.pl ("Sprawdź swoje punkty karne", trusted profile required).

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Sources

• 2026 fine schedule — GazetaPrawna.pl, prawo.pl, rankomat.pl (current rates and repeat offence rules)
• Penalty point regulations (24/20 limits, erasure after 2 years)
• Amendment effective 3 March 2026 — probationary period and 12-point limit for 17-year-olds

As of: September 2026.