Is it safe to ride motorcycles in Poland? Traffic laws.

Hi There,

Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in Poland. I am visiting in the new year. I am not a member of any club but just visiting.

Wilf.

You are aware that winters in Poland are harsh, thus making it extremely unpleasant and dangerous?

I have four wheels but it didn't help me to avoid skidding ;) Beware of black ice.

As above, we have hard winters in Poland, with lots of snow and ice. Temps in our area have been down to minus 10 in the day and minus 20 overnight for ten days, though it's now above zero again. Roads here are not especially well maintained, so there are lots of little potholes and such, making roads bumpy for the best of cars, never mind motorbikes. Generally, you must keep your wits about you - concentrate - as there are sudden reductions in the speed limit, poor drivers and left turns from what you might think is the "overtaking" lane.

But loads of people ride scooters and bikes, quads too.

Merged: Query about Polish traffic laws relating to motorcycles on motorways

Hi,

Can someone tell me if it is legal/tolerated to filter through stationary/slow moving traffic on the motorways on a motorcycle in Poland?

It is specifically forbidden in Poland. "Jazda po linii jest zabroniona: PoRD, art. 16, ust. 4".

When riding a motorcycle in Poland, you are required to behave and maneuver as if your motorcycle takes up the same space as a full size automobile.

Cheers Dominic

However, in practice, people do it all the time. Myself included.

Related: byways-bylanes , off road motorcycling poland. legallity


Had the same thoughts myself. Not much left in Blighty now. I've seen a few 4 wheel drives in the forests but I guess if the rozzers catch you it's going to be expensive.

@wilf
I'm sorry my friend but riding a motorcycle is nowhere safe.

Agreed. They are dangerous things.

Yes, and people who live or have holiday homes near or in the forests (and there are many in Poland) don't want to listen to motorbikes roaring.

Quite. Like those night racers that you used to get in Warsaw who seemed immune from arrest until the police finally stopped them. Roaring round town at 2am through quiet suburbs.