Maria Wójcicka

Drivers stopped after an accident with alcohol in their system sometimes claim they only drank after the incident – from stress, to calm down, while waiting for the police. Is this an effective line of defence? What This Line of Defence Involves Where the driver who caused the accident was genuinely sober at the time…

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A breathalyser is a device that can change a driver’s professional and personal life in a matter of seconds. It is worth knowing how a proper test is conducted, what rights you have during a check and when a breathalyser result can be effectively challenged. How a Breathalyser Works A breathalyser measures the concentration of…

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A road traffic accident is a situation in which stress and chaos can lead to decisions with serious legal consequences. The guide below sets out exactly what to do immediately after an incident – whether you are the driver responsible or the person injured. Step 1 – Stop Your Vehicle and Make the Scene Safe…

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A car lot (komis) is a popular way of selling used vehicles in Poland. Many participants in these transactions do not fully understand the legal role of the car lot, who is responsible for what, and what rights belong to the buyer and to the person who handed the car over for sale. Knowing these…

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The penalty points system is one of the primary tools for monitoring drivers in Poland. Many people do not fully understand how points are calculated, when they lead to loss of a driving licence and what can be done to remove them. Several common beliefs on the subject are simply wrong. How the Penalty Points…

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A road traffic accident involving personal injury is a criminal offence. The driver responsible faces criminal proceedings and may simultaneously confront civil claims from those injured running to hundreds of thousands of zlotys. Since 29 January 2026, the penalties are significantly more severe – particularly where the driver was intoxicated or fled the scene. Criminal…

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Street racing is a criminal offence in Poland – not a misdemeanour. The organiser, a participating driver and anyone making preparations can face criminal liability. The consequences range from a lengthy driving disqualification to a custodial sentence of up to five years. The Legal Basis – Article 178c of the Criminal Code Article 178c of…

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Exceeding the permitted speed by more than 50 km/h in a built-up area is one of the few road traffic misdemeanours that automatically triggers a driving licence seizure procedure – regardless of whether the check was carried out by a police officer on the road or the photograph was taken by a speed camera. Drivers…

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Drivers often fail to realise that some over-the-counter medications – let alone stronger prescription drugs – can give rise to criminal liability for driving under their influence. The law does not distinguish between a substance that entered the body as an illegal drug and one taken as a prescribed medicine – what matters is its…

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Since 29 January 2026, drink driving can result not only in a driving disqualification and a financial contribution but also in the loss of the car. Article 44b of the Criminal Code introduces vehicle forfeiture as a consequence of conviction for certain road traffic offences. It is worth knowing the exact conditions for its imposition…

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