Driving exam updates and fee increases in Poland

Proposed changes regarding a limit on driving exam attempts have been clarified by the Ministry of Infrastructure. Contrary to online reports suggesting that candidates would be required to undergo additional training hours after three failed practical exams, the Ministry stated that such regulations will not be introduced. Michał Gogolewski, director of the Provincial Road Traffic Center (WORD) in Łódź, confirmed that while discussions regarding training and examination reforms are ongoing, he has not seen provisions regarding a limit on exam attempts in the current draft.

In the Opole Voivodeship, driving exam fees are set to increase. The regional assembly approved higher rates for both theoretical and practical exams to cover rising operational costs, including employee wages, fuel, and energy. For category B licenses, the theoretical exam fee will rise from 56 PLN to 58 PLN, and the practical exam fee will increase from 229 PLN to 237 PLN. Higher categories, such as C, C+E, D, and D+E, will also see practical exam fees rise from 288 PLN to 298 PLN. These new rates will take effect 14 days after the resolution is published in the Official Journal of the Opole Voivodeship.