This lack of awareness can lead to significant fines or even imprisonment.
For instance, not having essential documents such as a passport, driver's license, insurance, or vehicle registration can result in a fine of 1000 zlotys (approximately 10,000 UAH).
Additionally, failing to wear a seatbelt, not complying with emergency response service requests, or not using low beam headlights can incur fines ranging from 200 to 2000 zlotys (2000 - 20,000 UAH).
Speeding violations can lead to fines between 50 and 2500 zlotys (from 500 to 25,000 UAH), with repeat offenses doubling the penalty.
Driving under the influence of alcohol also results in severe consequences. If a driver's blood alcohol content is between 0.2 and 0.5 permille, they face fines ranging from 50 to 5000 zlotys (from 500 to 50,000 UAH), up to 30 days of imprisonment, and a suspension of their driver's license for up to 3 years.
If the alcohol level exceeds 0.5 permille, the penalties become significantly harsher: fines can reach up to 50,000 zlotys (approximately 600,000 UAH), imprisonment for up to 2 years, and a driver's license suspension for up to 15 years.
To avoid these severe consequences, it is essential to adapt to the traffic rules of Poland and understand the penalties involved.