Guides for drivers in Poland
Buying and registering a car, OC insurance, accidents and police checks – Polish rules explained in plain English.
- Bought a car in Poland – what next? Tax, registration, OC insuranceThree things you must do after buying a used car from a private seller in Poland, the deadlines and the fines for being late.2 min read
- Car sale contract in Poland – what it must includeWhat must be in the contract, what to check when signing, and why it’s best to write the contract in Polish.2 min read
- Minor collision in Poland without police – what to do and how to write the at-fault statementWhen you can settle a minor collision without the police, when you must call them, and what to write in the statement so the insurer pays out.2 min read
- Police traffic stop in Poland – your rights and duties, documents, finesHow to behave when Polish police stop you, which documents to carry, who can stop you at all, and what happens if you refuse a fine.2 min read
- Car roadworthiness test in Poland – when, 2026 price, and what if the car failsWhen to have the technical inspection (badanie techniczne) done, what it costs in 2026, what happens if the car fails and the risks of driving without a valid test.2 min read
- How much does OC car insurance cost in Poland and what affects the priceThe average price of compulsory OC insurance in Poland is about 660 zł a year, but the same policy can cost several times more or less. What raises the premium, what lowers it and when to compare offers.4 min read
- Importing a car to Poland from Germany and the EU – excise, registration, costsFrom the contract abroad to Polish plates: how to bring the car over, how much excise duty is, which documents to translate and which deadlines to meet.4 min read
- Lost your car registration certificate or driving licence in Poland – what to doLost your Polish registration certificate or driving licence, or had it stolen? Where to report it, how to get a duplicate and whether you can drive in the meantime.2 min read