New road regulations from March. The police will be able to take away your driving license more easily
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Loss of driving license for speeding. Also outside built-up areas
From March 3, 2026 drivers will lose their driving license for three months for exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km per hour. not only in built-up areasbut also outside it.
The new regulations will cover two-way, single-lane roads. However, they will not apply to motorways or expressways with two carriageways.
The extension of sanctions is intended to give the police an additional tool in the fight against excessive speed and to reduce the number of the most serious accidents.
Driving license from the age of 17
On March 3, the first 17-year-olds will be able to obtain a category B driving license at provincial road traffic centers. This is the result of an amendment to the regulations that lowers the minimum age of drivers – but under certain conditions.
Young driver:
- must have written consent from a legal guardian to enroll in the course and take the exam,
- for 6 months after obtaining the license (up to a maximum of 18 years of age) may drive a car only in the company of an experienced driver,
- the accompanying person must be at least 25 years old, have a category B driving license for at least 5 years, must not have a driving ban and must be sober,
- the rights of a 17-year-old will only apply in Poland.
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Higher minimum age for an electric scooter. An important change also for agricultural tractors
The minimum age to ride an electric scooter on a public road will also change. So far it has been 10 years. From March 3, the age limit will be raised to 13 years.
The last change is of a technical nature. The maximum speed of agricultural and municipal tractors on public roads will increase from 30 to 40 km per hour.
The legislator justifies this decision with technological progress – modern machines have better braking systems and lighting, which allows for safe movement at higher speeds. The change is also intended to improve agricultural transport.
