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 What
Motorists Should Know to Drive a Car in Krakow
Poland
has right-hand traffic, so when driving a vehicle in Krakow
please keep to the right side of the street. Traffic signs and
rules generally match those in force elsewhere in the
continental part of the European Union.
Fastening seatbelts in the front as well as in the rear of the
car is mandatory. Motorists have to drive always with the headlights on. Drivers must not use cellphones unless they employ
a hands-free set.
The maximum traffic fine amounts to 500 zlotys. Driving with as little blood alcohol count as 0.2 percent –
result of a small glass of beer – is drunk driving in Poland
and a criminal offence.
Speed
limits
Unless
indicated otherwise by an appropriate road sign, the speed
limit in built-up areas is 50km/h from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and
60km/h between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Practically entire Krakow
within the city limits falls into this category. The beginning
of a built-up area is marked with a white rectangular sign
with the name of the town (sometimes replaced with a symbol)
in black and it ends with a similar sign with a red diagonal
stripe.
The speed limit on dual carriageways and on motorways is
110km/h and 130km/h respectively.
Otherwise it’s 90km/h.
Driver’s
license
Aliens
are allowed to use their homeland driver’s licenses or
international driving permits within six months from the date
of entry to Poland stamped on the passport. Foreign drivers
should always carry both the license and the passport with
them.
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Zone A is a strictly
pedestrian precinct: off limits to motor vehicles
save police, ambulance, etc., diplomats, and
supplies in set hours.
Zone B is
off limits to motor vehicles save police,
ambulance, etc., diplomats, taxis, guests of the
hotels in the area, locals, and supplies in set
hours.
Zone
C is open to traffic but
parking in the street is paid here between 10 a.m.
and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Map
of the Old Town Historic District
Map
of the Main Roads in Krakow
City
of Krakow map
How to move about the city.
Over seven million visitors show up
in Krakow every year. Many arrive by air, but
most take advantage of the fact that Krakow lies
at a major European road and rail junction.
Poland's prime tourist attraction and a
must-see in Central Europe boasts numerous
world-class monuments, charming vistas,
delightful atmosphere, and the best
restaurants.
Krakow is Poland's tourist mecca, and
also a gateway to many other must-see sites in
the region.
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