Petrol (Benzina bezolowiowa 95 and 98) and diesel (Diesel/ON) are readily available. LPG (LPG/Autogaz) is also widely available; when filling up, the Italian connection (dish) is used.
Petrol stations are often open from 8:00 to 19:00. In large cities and along motorways, many petrol stations are open 24 hours.
It is prohibited to take along fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.

A limited number of charging stations can be found in Poland. Check which charging facilities are available before you leave on your trip. Plan your visit well!

Low beam lights (or daytime running lamps) are mandatory during the day. At equivalent crossings, traffic from the right has right of way. Traffic on the roundabout has right of way if so indicated by traffic signs. Drivers may only call handsfree. Children up to 12 years and shorter than 1.50 metres must be in a child’s seat. Winter tyres are not mandatory but highly recommended in the winter (snow chains may possibly be made mandatory).

Loads that stick out more than 50 centimetres and bicycle carriers with bicycles must have a reflective white sign with slanted red stripes on them.
If traffic jams form, keep to the right or left as far as possible so that a free lane is created in the middle for emergency vehicles.
On ‘Mehrzweckstreifen’ (the hard shoulders) along the roads outside of built-up areas, take pedestrians, cyclists and other slow traffic into account. Pedestrians walking along the road in the dark or under poor visibility conditions must wear a reflector or safety vest.
Parking by a white line, broken or not, on the side of the road is prohibited. A green arrow at a red traffic light indicates that you may turn right as long as you give right of way to other traffic, such as pedestrians. It is prohibited to transport someone who is under the influence of alcohol on the passenger seat in the front of the car.

A warning triangle and fire extinguisher are mandatory in the car. It is recommended that safety vests be present for all passengers. It is also recommended to have a first-aid box and replacement light bulbs.

A motorhome or car-caravan combination may be a maximum of 4 metres high, 2.55 metres wide and 18.75 metres long (the caravan itself may be a maximum of 12 metres long).

A bicycle helmet is not mandatory. Calling or texting while cycling is prohibited.
Children up to 7 years must be transported in a child’s bicycle seat. Cycling side-by-side is prohibited (unless accompanying a child under 10 years old).

Toll must be paid on sections of the A1, A2 and A4 motorways. Payment may be cash or credit card. For more information: etoll.gov.pl, a1.com.pl and autostrada-a4.com.pl. Vehicles (also motorhomes) heavier than 3.5 tonnes may only pay electronically at a toll box (viaBOX). For more information: etoll.gov.pl.

Kraków has an environmental zone that only permits the entrance of vehicles that run on hydrogen or electricity. The zone is announced by a sign with the text ‘Strefa’ above the image of a green car.

Place your warning triangle on the motorway at least 100 metres (or else 30 to 50 metres) behind the car if it is not properly visible or forms an obstacle for other traffic. All passengers must wear a safety vest. If you have had a breakdown, call the alarm number of your breakdown assistance insurer. You can also call the Polish automobile association (PZM) at +48 22 532 84 44.
You are required to phone the police with every traffic accident, even a minor collision.

Poland has a very diverse range of campsites, from small, simple campsites to large, modern sites. Polish campsites have few well-defined pitches, but they do all have electric power. Free camping (outside of campsites) is prohibited. On private property, free camping is only allowed with permission from the landowner. The campsites along the Baltic Sea and in the Carpathian Mountains are very popular. A chemical toilet is recommended in these areas.

In comparison with other European countries, there are relatively few serious traffic accidents in Poland; please drive carefully and attentively.
It is not recommended that you travel after sunset on the small, at times poorly lit, secondary roads.
Protect yourself against ticks; they can pass on diseases. Avoid contact with mammals in connection with the risk of rabies.