General information

To be a vehicle driver a person must reach a certain age (in most cases: 18 years), be physically and mentally fit, and meet one of the following conditions:

1. a person is capable of driving a vehicle in a way which is safe, does not hamper road traffic and does not expose anyone to any damage and is a holder of a document certifying that a person is entitled to drive a vehicle
2. a person is a student of a driving school
3. a person is passing a state exam

The following are the documents entitling a person to drive a vehicle:

• a driving license; category of a driving license must match the type of a motor vehicle driven;
• a permit to drive a tram;
• A bicycle license - if a bicycle driver is a minor;
• an ID card (a passport) - if a bicycle or bicycle cart driver is a major.

A special course must be completed by:

• professional drivers;
• drivers carrying hazardous materials;
• taxi drivers;
• mobile plant operators;
• driving instructors or driving examiners;
• tram drivers.

Categories of a driving license in Poland:

Remember about the speed limits on the Polish roads: