Polish Traffic Fine Calculator 2026 — how much is the fine and how many penalty points?

Polish fines for speeding range from PLN 50 (1-10 km/h over) to PLN 1,500 (more than 50 km/h over). The 2022 reform introduced significantly higher penalties. Penalty points range from 1 to 15 depending on the excess speed.

A driver loses their licence after accumulating 24 penalty points in a rolling 12-month period. New drivers (licence held for less than one year) lose their licence at 20 points. Points are cleared automatically after 12 months from the date of the offence.

Running a red light in Poland carries a PLN 500 fine and 8 penalty points under the 2022 tariff. It is one of the most strictly penalised traffic offences.

Driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.2-0.5 per mille (state of use of alcohol — stan po uzyciu alkoholu) is a misdemeanour: PLN 2,500 fine and 10 penalty points. Above 0.5 per mille the offence becomes a criminal matter handled by court, with potential imprisonment and vehicle confiscation.

Penalty points are cleared automatically after 12 months from the date of the specific offence. Early clearance is possible by passing a voluntary aptitude check (kontrolny sprawdzian) at a driving test centre.

Failing to wear a seatbelt carries a PLN 100 fine and 2 penalty points. The driver is responsible for all unbelted passengers — each unbelted passenger adds 2 points to the driver.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving costs PLN 500 and 5 penalty points under the 2022 tariff. The same penalty applies to holding any device that requires taking a hand off the wheel.

Yes. If a driver commits the same offence within 12 months, the fine may be doubled by the officer. For example, the fine for exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h rises from PLN 1,500 to PLN 3,000 for a repeat offender.

Parking in a prohibited place carries a PLN 100 fine and 0 penalty points. Note that municipalities may impose additional removal fees (opata za odholowanie) if the vehicle blocks traffic or is in a no-stopping zone.

No. This calculator provides indicative figures from the 2022 tariff and is for information purposes only. Actual penalties may vary depending on circumstances and any subsequent changes in law. Always consult official sources or a legal professional.