Motorway tolls Poland 2023 → Price, payment, toll road sections
- Roughly half of the motorways and all expressways are free of charge for vehicles up to 3.5 t.
- On the A1, A2 and A4 motorways, tolls are collected at toll gates according to vehicle category and mileage.
- From December 2021, tolls on some sections of A2 and A4 motorways can only be paid electronically.
- Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 t are obliged to use the new electronic toll system e-TOLL.
Motorway toll rates in Poland 2023
The toll price in Poland depends on the category of vehicle and the distance travelled.
Vehicle categories in Poland
- Category 1: Motorcycles, vehicles with two axles
- Category 2: Vehicles with two axles and trailers and two-axle vehicles of which at least one axle is equipped with dual tires
- Category 3: Vehicles with two and three axles of which at least one is equipped with dual tires with trailers
- Category 4: Vehicles with three axles and trailers and vehicles with more than three axles
- Category 5: Vehicles exceeding the speed limits and other dimensions
Price per kilometre on the A1 motorway
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Price for 1 km £0,030.16 zł £0,070.38 zł £0,070.38 zł £0,070.38 zł £0,291.6 zł The toll calculator for the A1 motorway is available at a1.com.pl.
Price per kilometre on the A2 motorway
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Świecko – Nowy Tomyśl £3,2818 zł £7,2940 zł £7,2940 zł £7,2940 zł £7,2940 zł Nowy Tomyśl – Konin £14,2278 zł £21,33117 zł £33180 zł £50273 zł £142780 zł The calculator for the A2 motorway is available at Autostrada-a2.pl.
The toll on the A4 motorway
Toll rates on the A4 motorway are valid from the 1st of October 2021. The toll is collected on each Toll Plaza, i.e. in Mysłowice and Balica, and makes up half of the toll for the entire Katowice-Kraków section of the A4.
Motorcycles Two-axle road vehicles Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Toll price £1,096 zł £2,3713 zł £4,3824 zł £4,3824 zł £7,2940 zł £7,2940 zł To find out the toll rates for the A4 motorway, visit Autostrada-a4.com.pl.
Toll payment in Poland 2023
In Poland, you pick up a ticket when you enter a toll motorway, and pay for it when exiting.
As of December 2021, an electronic toll, called e-TOLL, had been introduced on the A2 Konin – Stryków section and A4 Wrocław – Sośnica section. The free flow system without toll gates works here. The payment is made via the mobile phone application or e-ticket purchased from distributors. For more information, visit Etoll.gov.pl. You can purchase an e-ticket for the relevant sections on this website e-ticket. You can also pay via the e-TOLL PL mobile app.
Payment in cash or by credit card
The toll can be paid using PLN, USD and EUR. If you pay in a foreign currency, you will always be refunded in PLN. Internationally valid credit cards, such as Diners, Master Card, Maestro and Visa are accepted. You can also pay with selected fuel cards, such as DKV, Routex or E100.
Prepaid KartA4 toll card
KartA4 prepaid card can be used to pay tolls on the A4 motorway in the Katowice-Kraków section. This prepaid card is designed for drivers who frequently use the A4 motorway. The prepaid card is available for vehicle categories 1, 2, 3 and 4. The card can be purchased online or at various points of sale.
Electronic toll system e-TOLL
The former electronic system for vehicles weighing more than 3.5 t (viaTOLL) is now replaced by the e-TOLL system, which is based on user location technology using satellite positioning via virtual gates. E-TOLL is mandatory for all motor vehicles and vehicle combinations with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 t and buses regardless of their maximum permissible weight. In the e-TOLL system, tolls are collected in several ways:
- Via OBU (On-Board Unit)
- Using an external ZSL locating system – for factory fitted locators
- Via e-TOLL PL mobile application – free on GooglePlay and AppStore
The list of toll sections for e-TOLL is available at Etoll.gov.pl. All information about the e-TOLL system in English can also be found at Etoll.gov.pl.
Toll sections in Poland 2023
Toll motorway sections in Poland
- A1 Rusocin (Gdaňsk) – Nowa Wieś (Toruň)
- A2 Świecko (PL/DE) – Lodž
- A4 Wroclaw – Kraków
Map of motorways and toll roads in Poland
A map of the Polish road network can be found here. It is best to use the official website of the A1, A2, A4 and A2/A4 2. part for individual sections of the toll motorways.
Motorways in Poland: Speed limits, fines…
Speed limits in Poland
- In built-up area: 50 km/h (20 km/h in residential zone)
- Outside built-up area: 90 km/h
- On the road for motor vehicles in the case of 1 lane in each direction of travel: 100 km/h
- On the road for motor vehicles with 2 lanes in each direction: 120 km/h
- On the motorway: 140 km/h
Fines for motorway tolls
If you lose your toll ticket, you will pay the maximum amount possible for the vehicle category.
If you do not pay the e-TOLL, you will pay a fine of £91500 zł. If the fine is paid within 7 days from the date of receipt of the demand for payment, it shall be reduced by £18,23100 zł of the amount stated in the demand.Road and motorway marking in Poland
Polish motorways are marked with the letter A for Autostrada, expressways are marked with the letter S.
Fines for speeding in Poland 2023
In Poland, in addition to fines, there is a penalty point system. Penalty points are attributed to improper behaviour on the roads. The maximum number of assigned points is 24, with only 20 for a novice driver with a licence of up to 1 year. From the beginning of 2022, there has been an increase in fines and penalty points for all traffic offences, including speeding.
Unlike in many other countries, there is no distinction between speeding in and outside the built-up areas, so there is only a single fine table. The amounts shall be doubled in the event of repeated offences.Table of fines in Poland
- up to 10 km/h: £9,1250 zł
- 11-20 km/h: from £18,23100 zł to £36200 zł and 3 penalty points
- 21-30 km/h: from £55300 zł to £73400 zł and 6 penalty points
- 31-50 km/h: from £146800 zł to £1821000 zł and 10 to 13 penalty points
- 51-70 km/h: from £2731500 zł to £3652000 zł and 15 penalty points
- over 70 km/h: from £4562500 zł and 15 penalty points, and in some cases, a three-month driving licence suspension
Also beware of the flat change in speeds, the 60 km/h speed limit in built-up areas at night no longer applies. And now pedestrians have the right of way at pedestrian crossings.
Driving fines in Poland 2023
- Red-light running – £91500 zł
- Driving without seat belts fastened – £18,23100 zł
- Driving without lights on during the day – £18,23100 zł
- Using a mobile phone while driving – £91500 zł
- Failure to give a right of a way to a pedestrian – £2731500 zł
Driving in Poland 2023
Mandatory car equipment in Poland
- Reflective vest for all passengers
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
A first aid kit is only recommended, but commercial vehicles (e.g. taxis and buses) must be equipped with one.
Protective helmets are mandatory for motorcycle, scooter and moped riders.Tires
Winter tires are only recommended in Poland. The tire sample shall have a minimum depth of 1.6 mm. The use of tires with spikes is prohibited. Snow chains can be used on snow-covered roads.
Seat belts
It is mandatory to use seat belts on all seats equipped with them.
Kids in the car
Children up to 150 cm in height and up to 12 years of age must be transported in an appropriate and approved child restraint system, i.e. in a car seat or booster seat.
Drinking and driving
In Poland, the legal limit for blood alcohol is 0.2 per mille.
- Fine for drink-driving from 0.2 to 0.5 per mille – up to £9125000 zł, 10 penalty points and suspension of driving licence for 6 months to 3 years
- Fine for drink-driving over 0.5 per mille – £9125000 zł, 10 penalty points, imprisonment of up to 2 years and suspension of driving licence for 1 to 10 years
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights are mandatory for all motor vehicles throughout the year.
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