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Road Traffic Law: testing autonomous vehicles on public roads

The act introduces detailed rules for testing autonomous vehicles on Polish public roads. It specifies who and under what conditions can conduct research on cars with various automation levels, what requirements must be met, and what are the insurance obligations and liability for potential damages.
Key points
Introduction of six vehicle automation levels – from no automatic functions (level 0) to full automation without a driver (level 5).
Mandatory permit for testing vehicles at level 3 and above – issued by the National Research Coordinator for up to 3 years, covering maximum five voivodeships.
Requirement to equip tested vehicles with video and audio recorders, liability insurance, and presence of a person able to take control of the vehicle.
Financial penalties from PLN 20,000 to 200,000 for illegal testing or violating permit conditions.
Extension until March 31, 2026 of validity for domestic bus transport permits and contracts for subsidizing public transport services.
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2025-09-26
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Prawo o ruchu drogowym oraz ustawy o ubezpieczeniach obowiązkowych, Ubezpieczeniowym Funduszu Gwarancyjnym i Polskim Biurze Ubezpieczycieli Komunikacyjnych.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1427
Process start date: 2025-07-08
Voting date: 2025-09-26
Voting no: 94