Summary of "С 1 января 2026 изменения в Польше! коснется ОЧЕНЬ многих!"
Changes to Traffic Laws in Poland Effective January 1, 2026
The video discusses significant changes to traffic laws in Poland that will come into effect on January 1, 2026. These changes focus on introducing harsher penalties for serious speeding and dangerous driving behaviors.
New Regulations and Penalties
The Polish parliament (Sejm) has adopted new regulations that include:
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Imprisonment for serious speeding and reckless driving:
- Jail time ranging from three months to five years for exceeding speed limits by more than 1.5 times on motorways and expressways.
- Examples:
- Driving at speeds of 180 km/h or more on expressways.
- Driving at speeds of 210 km/h or more on motorways.
- In populated areas, exceeding the speed limit by over 60 km/h can also lead to imprisonment.
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Criminalization of dangerous driving behaviors:
- Illegal street racing.
- Drifting.
- Other reckless acts that endanger others.
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Additional measures:
- Vehicle confiscation for sober drivers who violate court orders banning them from driving.
- Possible lifetime driving bans for repeat offenders.
Official Clarifications
Minister Valdemar Żuryk emphasized that these penalties are aimed at reckless drivers who deliberately create real threats on the road, not at those who slightly exceed speed limits.
Classification of Serious Offenses
Illegal motor racing and dangerous stunts such as drifting or riding motorcycles on one wheel are now classified as serious offenses with tougher punishments.
Poland’s Road Safety Progress
The video highlights Poland’s success in reducing road fatalities by 35% from 2019 to 2025, marking the best improvement in the European Union. This achievement is mainly attributed to:
- Improved infrastructure.
- Better road organization.
- Enhanced safety measures.
The presenter notes that these improvements are due more to engineering and systemic changes than to criminal penalties alone.
Presenter’s Perspective on Road Safety
While acknowledging the necessity of stricter laws, the presenter argues that:
- These laws are reactive measures that replace longer-term solutions such as engineering improvements and driver education.
- Effective road safety depends not only on punishment but also on:
- Predictable rules.
- Consistent enforcement.
- Overall system reliability.
Call to Action
The presenter encourages viewers to:
- Respect the new regulations.
- Drive responsibly.
- Avoid drinking and driving.
- Reject repeated offenses.
Closing Remarks
The video concludes with a reminder to support the channel and includes a personal note from the presenter about their own car.
Presenters/Contributors
- Unnamed main presenter (video host)
- Minister Valdemar Żuryk (quoted official)
Category
News and Commentary
