Driving Differences: Poland vs Sweden Explained

When comparing the road regulations of Poland and Sweden, notable contrasts emerge in lane markings, speed limits, and traffic signals. For instance, Poland employs a variety of lane markings that serve different purposes, while Sweden emphasizes strict adherence to speed regulations. Understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure driving experience in both countries.

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Driving Side

The driving side in poland is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in poland is 81

1.551 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for poland is 1.551 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Poland	Sweden
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used for temporary markings, such as during road works.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads. No crossing.
Markings: Double Solid White Line	No crossing in either direction.	Not commonly used; usually dashed if there are restrictions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Temporary markings; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted when safe; common as centerline on two-way roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left or on one-way roads.	Only allowed in slow-moving traffic lanes or when other vehicles turn left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and bicycles where specified.	Reserved for buses, often accessible to taxis and bicycles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' on the road.	Labeled with 'BUS'; often indicated by road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

poland:

Used for temporary markings, such as during road works.

sweden:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads. No crossing.

Markings: Double Solid White Line

poland:

No crossing in either direction.

sweden:

Not commonly used; usually dashed if there are restrictions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

poland:

Temporary markings; passing permitted when safe.

sweden:

Passing permitted when safe; common as centerline on two-way roads.

Overtaking: On Right

poland:

Allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left or on one-way roads.

sweden:

Only allowed in slow-moving traffic lanes or when other vehicles turn left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

poland:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and bicycles where specified.

sweden:

Reserved for buses, often accessible to taxis and bicycles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

poland:

Labeled 'BUS' on the road.

sweden:

Labeled with 'BUS'; often indicated by road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

poland:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

sweden:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Speeds Limits

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	Poland	Sweden
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	70-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	140 km/h	90-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation.	Common; fines can be issued directly.

Urban Areas: Standard

poland:

50 km/h

sweden:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

poland:

20 km/h

sweden:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

poland:

90 km/h

sweden:

70-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

poland:

80 km/h

sweden:

70-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

poland:

70 km/h

sweden:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

poland:

140 km/h

sweden:

90-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

poland:

100 km/h

sweden:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

poland:

80 km/h

sweden:

80-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

poland:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation.

sweden:

Common; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Poland	Sweden
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.	Proceed with caution, give way to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Signals a change to green is imminent.	Not common in Sweden.
Use Of Indicators: Mandatory	Yes, for all turns and lane changes.	Yes, for all turns and lane changes
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents.	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply.	Use is generally discouraged.
Traffic Signs: Language	Polish; symbols are standard.	Swedish; symbols are standard.
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border.	Orange diamond-shaped signs warn of danger.

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

poland:

Amber

sweden:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

poland:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

sweden:

Proceed with caution, give way to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

poland:

Signals a change to green is imminent.

sweden:

Not common in Sweden.

Use Of Indicators: Mandatory

poland:

Yes, for all turns and lane changes.

sweden:

Yes, for all turns and lane changes

Horn Usage: Allowed

poland:

Only in cases to avoid accidents.

sweden:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

poland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply.

sweden:

Use is generally discouraged.

Traffic Signs: Language

poland:

Polish; symbols are standard.

sweden:

Swedish; symbols are standard.

Traffic Signs: Warning

poland:

Triangular with red border.

sweden:

Orange diamond-shaped signs warn of danger.

Turns

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	Poland		Sweden
Right Turn On Red	Allowed only if a green arrow is present.		Not generally allowed.
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs.		Allowed except where prohibited by signs.

Right Turn On Red

poland:

Allowed only if a green arrow is present.

sweden:

Not generally allowed.

U- Turns Allowed

poland:

Varies by location; check for signs.

sweden:

Allowed except where prohibited by signs.

Documentation

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	Poland	Sweden
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended.	Accepted; International Driving Permit is not necessary.
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit.	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended.
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every year.	Annual inspection required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield.	Proof may be required to be shown.
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory.	Not mandatory but recommended.

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

poland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended.

sweden:

Accepted; International Driving Permit is not necessary.

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

poland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit.

sweden:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended.

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

poland:

Mandatory every year.

sweden:

Annual inspection required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

poland:

Displayed on windshield.

sweden:

Proof may be required to be shown.

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

poland:

Mandatory.

sweden:

Not mandatory but recommended.

Road Etiquette

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	Poland		Sweden
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries.		Rarely used except for emergencies.
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary.		Move to the side of the road and stop if necessary.

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

poland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries.

sweden:

Rarely used except for emergencies.

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

poland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary.

sweden:

Move to the side of the road and stop if necessary.

Alcohol

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	Poland	Sweden
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance; 0.00%.
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently.	Common; police conduct alcohol and drug checks.
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial.	Substantial; vary depending on blood alcohol level.
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses.	Possible for high levels or repeat offenses.

Limits: Professional Drivers

poland:

0.00%

sweden:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

poland:

0.00%

sweden:

Zero tolerance; 0.00%.

Enforcement: Random Checks

poland:

Common; checkpoints used frequently.

sweden:

Common; police conduct alcohol and drug checks.

Enforcement: Fines

poland:

Varies; can be substantial.

sweden:

Substantial; vary depending on blood alcohol level.

Enforcement: Imprisonment

poland:

Possible for severe offenses.

sweden:

Possible for high levels or repeat offenses.

Roundabouts

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	Poland		Sweden
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry.		Signal left if you plan to take the first exit.

Signaling: Entering

poland:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry.

sweden:

Signal left if you plan to take the first exit.

Emergency Services

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	Poland	Sweden
Contact: Traffic Police	997	112 for emergencies, otherwise local non-emergency numbers.
Contact: Roadside Assistance	981 or through your insurance provider.	Check with your insurance provider or local service (e.g., Falck, Assistancekåren).
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory.	Not mandatory but recommended.

Contact: Traffic Police

poland:

997

sweden:

112 for emergencies, otherwise local non-emergency numbers.

Contact: Roadside Assistance

poland:

981 or through your insurance provider.

sweden:

Check with your insurance provider or local service (e.g., Falck, Assistancekåren).

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

poland:

Mandatory.

sweden:

Not mandatory but recommended.

Penalties And Fines

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	Poland	Sweden
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, often increased for foreign vehicles.	Varies; SEK 1500 and upwards, depending on excess speed.
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply.	SEK 1500, points on license.
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use without hands-free device.	SEK 1500, fines for illegal use.
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and license points apply.	Varies; fines and possible points on license.
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; usually paid online or by mail.	Common; fines can be issued directly.
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 7-14 days to pay.	Typically within 30 days to pay.

Common Fines: Speeding

poland:

Varies; can be substantial, often increased for foreign vehicles.

sweden:

Varies; SEK 1500 and upwards, depending on excess speed.

Common Fines: Seat Belts

poland:

Mandatory, fines apply.

sweden:

SEK 1500, points on license.

Common Fines: Phone Use

poland:

Fines apply for use without hands-free device.

sweden:

SEK 1500, fines for illegal use.

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

poland:

Fines and license points apply.

sweden:

Varies; fines and possible points on license.

Payment: On The Spot

poland:

Rare; usually paid online or by mail.

sweden:

Common; fines can be issued directly.

Payment: Deadline

poland:

Varies; typically 7-14 days to pay.

sweden:

Typically within 30 days to pay.