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Poland road traffic and overtaking regulations

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2026-10-03 16:32 UTC → 2026-10-26 09:37 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Polish traffic regulations outline specific legal requirements and prohibitions regarding overtaking to ensure road safety. Drivers are restricted from overtaking on roads marked with double continuous lines, as these lines forbid vehicles from crossing or driving over them. To legally pass a cyclist in such areas, a driver must maintain a minimum safety distance of at least one meter without touching the line. On many single-lane roads, insufficient lane width often makes this maneuver impossible without crossing the line, requiring drivers to wait for a broken line section. Overtaking is also prohibited when visibility is limited by ~~hills or~~ hills, curves, or if a cyclist signals an intention to turn. ~~Further restrictions prohibit overtaking on or immediately before pedestrian crossings.~~ Under Article 26, paragraph 3, point 1 of the Road Traffic Law, drivers are prohibited from overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction that has stopped specifically to yield to a pedestrian, even if the ~~overtaking driver’s~~ path appears clear. This rule applies to roads with at least two lanes in one direction. Overtaking is also strictly forbidden on or immediately before pedestrian crossings unless directed by signals. Regarding public transport, there is no general ban on overtaking a bus stopped at a designated stop, provided the maneuver is ~~performed safely and does not create a hazard.~~ safe. However, drivers must yield to buses re-entering traffic within built-up areas if the ~~bus~~ driver signals their intention. Authorities have clarified ~~nuances regarding~~ that the B-25 ~~sign, which~~ sign prohibits motor vehicles from overtaking other multi-track motor ~~vehicles; however,~~ vehicles, but bicycles, trams, and ~~single-track vehicles like~~ motorcycles are not subject to this specific prohibition. ~~Additionally,~~ While a continuous line does not ~~automatically~~ prohibit overtaking a tractor if the lane width allows ~~the driver to pass~~ passing without crossing the ~~line. Police continue to warn against ‘overtaking~~ line, police have issued recent clarifications stating that overtaking a ~~third’ (wyprzedzanie na trzeciego), defined as entering~~ tractor on a double solid line remains strictly prohibited regardless of the ~~oncoming lane to overtake while another car is approaching.~~ vehicle's speed.

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