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Driving conditions in Poland
Driving conditions in Poland
Poles are extremely reckless drivers, and even at night time, driving can be extremely dangerous. Drivers attack their act with a mix of both aggressiveness and incompetence. Guidelines and Lax, in practice are rarely followed. Roads are of varying quality, from very narrow, to very good, but traffic density is usually very high. Due to this, add 1/3 to half time to your usual average travel time. Quality of surface is usually (ca. 70%) "good" or "satisfactory" . However, even national roads are often also used by pedestrians and cyclists.
Petrol stations are virtually non-existant in rural areas, and so if you are planning to drive to the rural areas, have your tank filled.
Children younger than 12 years old and who are shorter than 150 cm (4’11”) must ride in a child car seat. You must use headlights year round, at all times, day and night. The use of cellular phones while driving is prohibited except for hands-free models.
Alcohol consumption is frequently a contributing factor in accidents. Polish laws provide virtually zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol, and penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol are extremely severe.
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