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New rules against illegal street racing and drifting

The law introduces harsher penalties for illegal car racing, drifting, and unauthorized car meets. Drivers may lose their license permanently and even have their vehicle confiscated. Car gatherings with more than 10 vehicles require notification to local authorities.
Key points
Drifting and intentional skidding on public roads: fine of at least PLN 1,500, or PLN 2,500 if safety is endangered.
Illegal street racing: up to 5 years in prison for participants and organizers.
Organizing unauthorized car meets (over 10 vehicles): fine of at least PLN 2,000 or restriction of liberty.
Spectating at illegal races or unauthorized meets: punishable by fine.
Lifetime driving ban for the most serious traffic offenses, including with blood alcohol above 1.5‰.
Vehicle confiscation for serious crimes involving alcohol above 1.5‰.
Repeat traffic offenses within 2 years: double minimum fine.
Car meets with over 10 vehicles require prior notification to municipality – similar to public assemblies.
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2025-11-07
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie niektórych ustaw w celu poprawy bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1451
Process start date: 2025-07-08
Voting date: 2025-11-07
Voting no: 84