Winter Tyres in Poland
Quick answer: No. Poland has no general winter tyre requirement for cars. No law requires winter tyres in Poland. The Ministry of Infrastructure said in 2019 it was not working on one, and we found no newer law in force on 2 November 2026. Today: No requirement.
The rule
No law requires winter tyres in Poland. The Ministry of Infrastructure said in 2019 it was not working on one, and we found no newer law in force on 2 November 2026.
What tyres count
None required.
Snow chains
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Studded tyres
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Fine
None (no requirement).
Tips for visiting drivers
Even without a law, winter tyres are strongly advised for the Tatra and Sudety mountain roads.
Notes: Proposals for a winter tyre law come up most years; none was in force when we checked.
Official source and last check
Your Europe (European Union): road rules in Poland (no winter tyre rule listed) · CC BY 4.0 · last checked
Also checked: Auto Swiat, 4 April 2019: ministry answer to a parliamentary question
Not confirmed on an official page: chains, studs. We show "Not confirmed" rather than guess.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and local signs always apply; check the official source before you travel. "Right now" is worked out from today's date and the dates above; where the rule depends on snow, ice or signs, it applies only when those are present.
Check the road and the weather
Winter tyres in Poland: FAQ
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