Guides
Self-Defense Laws in Poland: What You Can Legally Do If Attacked
Necessary defense under Penal Code art. 25, the home-invasion rule since 2018, proportionate force, legal pepper spray and citizen's arrest.
police: articles for expats in Poland
Guides
Is Poland Safe for Foreigners? Crime Stats and Common Scams
505 homicides in a 37-million country, falling street crime, and one fast-growing scam: what Poland's official 2025 safety data means for foreigners.
City Life
Fireworks in Poland: Age 18, Local Bans and New Year's Eve Rules
Fireworks rules in Poland for New Year's Eve: buyers must be adults, no national ban yet, local bans, misdemeanour provisions and the pending bill.
Housing
Quiet Hours in Poland: No Night Rule, but Fines of 100-500 zl
Poland has no legal quiet hour, say police. Article 51 punishes disturbing peace at any time with tickets of 100-500 zloty.
Guides
Witness and victim protection in Poland: what the 2026 text says
Consolidated act on protection and help for victims and witnesses (Dz. U. 2026 poz. 1306): three measures, who decides, 14-day timeline, cash help cap.
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Drink driving in Poland: 0.2 and 0.5 per mille, fines and bans
Poland's drink-driving limits: 0.2 per mille is a misdemeanour, above 0.5 a crime. Fines from PLN 2,500, bans, points, car forfeiture, and source conflicts.
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Car breakdown in Poland: warning triangle distances and kit
What a car must carry in Poland, where to put the warning triangle (100 m, 30-50 m), and what police say about hi-vis vests and first-aid kits.
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How to report a crime in Poland: police, prosecutor and written notice
How to report a theft, scam or assault in Poland: report in person, in writing or anonymously, what to bring, and what happens next.
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Penalty Points Poland 2026: Check, 17 zł Certificate, Limits
How to check your Polish driving penalty points online or at a police station, the 17 zł certificate, removal after a year, 24-point limit.