Traffic fines and penalty points 2026 — a cheat sheet for Uber and Bolt drivers

Updated: 12 November 2026

Speeding: fines and points

Repeat offences: if you speed again by more than 30 km/h within 2 years, the fine is doubled — e.g. 1600 zł instead of 800 zł.

When speeding costs you your licence

• In built-up areas: more than 50 km/h over the limit — police take your licence for 3 months.
• Since 3 March 2026 the same applies outside built-up areas on single-carriageway two-way roads. Motorways and expressways are not covered.
• Since 3 March 2026, driving while your licence is suspended leads to a 5-year revocation, after which you must pass the exam again.

Other common fines

• Holding a phone while driving — 500 zł and 12 points.
• Running a red light — 500 zł and 15 points.
• Not giving way to a pedestrian on a crossing — 1500 zł (3000 zł for a repeat offence).
• Overtaking on or just before a pedestrian crossing — 1500 zł and 15 points.
• Driver not wearing a seat belt — 100 zł.
• Car without valid OC insurance — a UFG penalty of up to about 9,600 zł for a gap longer than 14 days.

Penalty points: limit and expiry

• The limit is 24 points, or 20 for drivers who have had their licence for less than a year.
• Points expire one year after you pay the fine, not from the date of the offence. Pay quickly and the counter resets sooner.
• Go over the limit and you lose your licence and must retake the exam.
• You can check your points in the mObywatel app.

What it means for app drivers

Without a valid licence you cannot take rides — your Uber and Bolt account has to be paused. Typical traps are speed cameras, average-speed sections and pedestrian crossings by bus stops. Drive calmly: a ride you finish a minute later costs less than a fine. More in taxi inspections — documents and penalties.

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