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Polish transport safety and infrastructure measures
Overview
Poland is implementing various measures to enhance transport safety following recent accidents. At the national level, the Polish Sejm has passed an amendment to tighten penalties for dangerous behavior at railway crossings. Under this new law, prepared by the Ministry of Infrastructure, drivers will face a mandatory three-month suspension of their driving licenses for specific violations, including bypassing lowered barriers, entering a crossing while barriers are descending or before they have fully risen, ignoring red signals, or entering a crossing when there is no space to continue on the other side.
The legislation, which passed the Sejm nearly unanimously, also includes changes to the Penal Code, requiring courts to impose a driving ban of at least three years for causing a transport disaster, and at least one year for creating a direct danger of such a disaster. Under the new rules, a police officer can seize a license on the spot, leading to an administrative decision by a local official to suspend driving privileges.
The amendment now moves to the Senate and then to the President; if signed, regulations will take effect 14 days after the official announcement. The Ministry of Infrastructure also plans to expand automatic surveillance systems and grant the Railway Protection Guard authority to issue fines.
Legislative work is also progressing on project UD482, which aims to expand the competencies of municipal and commune guards. Recent data from the Office of Rail Transport (UTK) underscores the urgency of these measures. In 2025, 175 people died on the network, up from 163 the previous year. Notably, deaths at level crossings and railway crossings rose by nearly 24 percent, totaling 52 fatalities. The report cites systemic issues, including failures by infrastructure manager PKP PLK to implement previous safety recommendations.
Entities
Ministry of Infrastructure · Ministry of Interior and Administration · Sejm · Warsaw · Ministerstwo Infrastruktury
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Drivers entering a railway crossing on a red light may face a three-month suspension of their driving license.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Current penalties for entering a railway crossing on a red light include a 2,000 PLN fine and 15 penalty points.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Infrastructure is proposing stricter legal consequences for offenses committed at railway crossings.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A minimum three-year driving ban is proposed for those convicted of causing a communication disaster at a railway crossing.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Railway Protection Guard officers would gain the authority to issue fines similar to the police for railway crossing violations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Drivers are responsible for 99 percent of accidents at railway crossings, according to PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Red Light systems at railway crossings recorded approximately 3,100 violations in the first half of 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed law includes license suspensions for driving around lowered barriers or entering when there is no room to continue driving.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 10 sourcesSejm passes law to revoke driving licenses at railway crossings
The Polish Sejm passed a law introducing a three-month driving license suspension for serious violations at railway crossings, such as ignoring red lights or lowered barriers.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesPoland's Sejm passes law suspending driving licenses for railway crossing violations
The Polish Sejm passed a law mandating a three-month driving license suspension for serious railway crossing violations, including ignoring red lights or bypassing lowered barriers.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesPoland railway safety report shows rise in fatalities
A report by the Office of Rail Transport shows 175 railway-related deaths in Poland in 2025, with a significant 24 percent increase in fatalities occurring at level crossings.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesPoland to expand municipal guard powers over traffic enforcement
Poland's Ministry of Interior and Administration is proposing new powers for municipal guards, including expanded traffic enforcement and the ability to record interventions.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesPoland plans to expand municipal guard powers and review fines
Poland's MSWiA is planning to expand municipal guard powers regarding traffic violations and littering, while also analyzing potential increases for specific fines and penalties.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPoland expands municipal guard powers and fine authority
Polish municipal guards have gained new powers to issue fines up to 3,000 PLN for railway crossing violations and 500 PLN for disregarding official orders.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesWarsaw to install six new speed cameras at high-risk locations
Warsaw is installing six new speed cameras at high-risk locations, including Gdański Bridge and Wilanowska Avenue, to combat excessive speeding and improve road safety.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 17 sourcesPoland introduces stricter road and railway safety regulations
Poland is tightening road and rail safety through new legislation, including license suspensions for railway crossing violations and expanded enforcement powers for municipal guards and police.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesWarsaw implements new speed cameras and road maintenance measures
Warsaw's ZDM is enhancing road safety through increased maintenance responses and the installation of new speed cameras across several major city arteries to combat excessive speeding.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesPoland proposes stricter penalties for railway crossing violations
Poland is proposing stricter penalties for railway crossing violations, including three-month driving license suspensions, following a fatal collision in Sokolnikach Suche.
Sources
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