PolandvsUkraine
Poland and Ukraine share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Poland | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 140 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.2‰ | 0.0‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | Same as general | Same as general |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit |
| Tolls | Mixed tolls | No general toll |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) are required at all times, day and night, year-round. | Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round. |
| Winter tires / chains | No legal requirement to fit winter tires by a fixed date, though strongly recommended given the climate — road conditions can be treated as a factor in fault for an accident. | No fixed nationwide legal requirement, though recommended given winter conditions in much of the country. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | A small but growing number of cities (e.g. Warsaw) are introducing low-emission zones — check current rules before driving into a city center. | No low-emission zone network. |
| Child seats | Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size. | Children require an appropriate child restraint suited to their age and size. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | PLN | UAH |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |