Speed limits in Poland vary depending on the type of road and the type and weight of the vehicle (speed limit values are given in kilometers per hour):
Motorways Expressways (dual carriageway) Expressways (single carriageway) Other roads (dual carriageway) Other roads Built-up areas Residential areas Cars and motorcycles 140 120 100 90 50 20 Buses 80 (100 with a special permit). 80 (100 with a special permit). 80 70 Heavy goods vehicles (> 3.5 t) 80 80 80 Cars and vans with trailers 80 80 80 for car towing60 (Only roadside assistance can tow)6060603020
The limits shown above apply unless otherwise stated, as road signs may prescribe a lower or a higher speed limit (e.g. limits of 70 km/h or (occasionally) higher can be found on urban dual carriageways).
A higher night speed limit (60 km/h) used to apply in urban areas from 23:00 to 5:00 until 1 June 2021.
Signs
See also Highways in Poland
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