Speeding licence - the complete guide 2024

In 2024, traffic rules on speeding are stricter than ever. Drivers have to be particularly careful about speeding in built-up areas, where the consequences of offences are harshest.

New regulations 2024 - when do you lose your driving licence?

Basic rules for losing a driving licence

• Speeding over 50 km/h in built-up areas
• Loss of driving licence for 3 months (first offence)
• Possibility of extending the sentence for repeat offenders
• Additional penalty points
• High financial fines

Speeding - consequences

A driver may lose their licence in the following situations:

1. Excessive speed in a built-up area
2. Gross violation of traffic regulations
3. Multiple speeding offences
4. Driving in an undeveloped area will result in a driver's licence being withheld for major offences

Loss of driving licence for overstepping - procedure

Driving licence stop for speeding

The police may withhold a driving licence on the basis of:

• Speed measurement
• Documentation of the offence
• Decision to stop the driving licence issued on the spot

Important changes in 2024

• Increased fines
• New penalty point tariff
• Faster procedure for stopping driving licences
• Stricter penalties for repeat offenders

It is also worthwhile to familiarise yourself with other important provisions for drivers

Driving licences for speeding - periods of detention

Standard retention periods:

1. First offence: 3 months
2. Re-offence: period from 6 months
3. Recidivism: up to 3 years

Additional sanctions

• High fines
• Penalty points
• Administrative costs
• Obligation to retake the examination

While you are waiting for your licence to be returned, consider hiring a car with a driver

Road traffic - the most important provisions

Permitted speed in different zones:

• Built-up area: 50 km/h
• Undeveloped land: depending on the road
• Motorways: 140 km/h
• Expressways: 120 km/h

Safe driving is particularly important when visiting new places

Road consequences of speeding

Penalty points for speeding:

• Up to 10 km/h: 1 point
• 11-15 km/h: 2 points
• 16-20 km/h: 3 points
• Above 50 km/h: 15 points

Mandates 2024

• Amounts from £50 to £5,000
• Possibility of double punishment on repeat offences
• Additional administrative charges

Speeding in built-up areas - detailed regulations

Consequences of exceeding the speed limit

Driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit will result in:

• Immediate withdrawal of driving licence
• High fine (minimum PLN 1500)
• 15 penalty points
• Possible referral for re-examination

See also how to avoid other document problems

Withholding a driving licence - step by step procedure

Roadside checks

1. Speed measurement by authorised services
2. Stopping the vehicle
3. Control of documents
4. Issuing a receipt for a confiscated driving licence
5. Transmission of the documentation to the district office

Administrative procedure

• Decision to withhold a driving licence
• Detention period from 3 to 15 months
• Cancellation within 14 days
• Need to pass an additional exam

Offence and its consequences

Differences in penalties

1. First offence:
   • Period of 3 months
   • Standard mandate
   • Early return option
2. Recidivism:
   • Period from 6 months to 3 years
   • Double mandate
   • Compulsory psychological testing

During the period without a driving licence, consider renting with a driver

Driving bans - what you need to know

Duration

• Minimum period: 3 months
• Maximum period: up to 3 years
• Possibility of extension for repeat offenders
• Special periods for young drivers

Consequences of breaking the ban

• Criminal liability
• Extension of the detention period
• High financial penalties
• Possibility of vehicle impoundment

It is worthwhile to ensure the safety of your vehicle

Driving licence under the new rules

Changes in 2024

• Stricter penalties
• Faster detention procedure
• New penalty point system
• Higher fines

Specific cases

1. Young drivers (driving licence less than one year):
   • Stricter consequences
   • Longer periods of detention
   • Additional training responsibilities
2. Professional drivers:
   • Special procedures
   • Impact on professional entitlements
   • Additional service consequences

Practical advice for drivers

How to avoid losing your driving licence?

1. Regular checking of the speedometer
2. Use of cruise control
3. Knowledge of current legislation
4. Taking extra care in built-up areas

What to do after an arrest?

1. Keep calm
2. Accept replacement documents
3. Check the possibilities of appeal
4. Plan alternative transport

See how to plan a trip without your own car

Summary

Losing your licence for speeding is a serious consequence that can significantly affect a driver's life. In 2024, the rules are stricter than ever before. It is advisable to drive within the rules and take extra care in built-up areas.

In case of loss of driving licence, Slawa Rent offers various transport solutions to help with day-to-day operations during the document retention period.