As of the second half of 2024, some cities in Poland may introduce Low Emission Zones, called in national law “Clean Transport Zones”. These are specific areas restricted to vehicles complying with certain emission standards (namely the Euro emission standards based on the vehicle’s production date). Low-emission or zero-emission zones help to reduce exhaust emissions and improve air quality. They also contribute to reducing noise, improving residents’ health and promoting sustainable mobility. If you want to check whether the city you are travelling to has a low-emission or zero-emission zone in place, please consult the website of that city’s council.

Registration is an obligatory administrative procedure authorizing a vehicle to be used in road traffic. Important information outlined below pertains to the process of vehicle registration, deregistration and its temporary withdrawal from road traffic, institutions authorized to register vehicles, documents necessary for this purpose, as well as charges and fees incurred by vehicle users.

EU and EFTA Member States mutually recognise the validity of their driving licences, motor insurances and vehicle registration certificates. Therefore, driving licences been issued in EU and EFTA Member States remain valid in Poland. If a citizen of an EU or EFTA Member State has a temporary driving licence or another document issued by the state of origin which confirms his/her temporary rights to drive, then such documents is not recognised in Poland.