No. Using radar detectors in Poland violates the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o Ruchu Drogowym, Art. 66a), which prohibits devices that interfere with speed enforcement systems. The Polish Police (Policja) and National Road Traffic Centre (Krajowe Centrum Bezpieczeństwa Ruchu Drogowego) actively enforce this ban, with penalties including fines up to 500 PLN and device confiscation. Recent 2026 amendments to the Traffic Law Code (Kodeks Ruchu Drogowego) have expanded enforcement tools, including mobile speed detection units targeting detector users.
Key Regulations for Radar Detectors in Poland
- Absolute Ban: Possession or use of radar detectors is illegal under Article 66a of the Road Traffic Act, regardless of operational status.
- Enforcement Tools: Police employ both fixed and mobile speed cameras, including laser and radar-based systems, to detect detector signals.
- Penalties: Violations incur fines up to 500 PLN (approx. €110) and mandatory confiscation of the device, per 2024 amendments to the Penal Code (Kodeks Karny).
The use of jammers or signal-interfering devices is also prohibited under separate telecommunications laws, enforced by the Office of Electronic Communications (Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej). Importing radar detectors is technically possible but risks immediate confiscation upon discovery by customs (Służba Celno-Skarbowa). No exceptions exist for professional or commercial use, as confirmed by the Ministry of Infrastructure’s 2025 regulatory circular.