Polish Road Signs and Road Markings

Exploring Poland by car? Knowing the country’s road signs and markings will help you drive with confidence and safety on Polish roads.

Poland follows the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, so its signage is generally consistent with European standards. If you’re already used to EU signs, many will look familiar — but some local differences are worth noting.

Here’s a quick overview of the shapes and colours of Polish road signs:

Red and white triangular signs warn of hazards (e.g. sharp turns, pedestrian crossings, animal crossings, or roadworks).

Red and white circular signs show prohibitions or restrictions (e.g. speed limits, vehicle type bans, weight limits).

Blue circular signs indicate mandatory instructions (e.g. direction of travel, turn left, keep right).

Square or rectangular signs provide information (e.g. motorway directions, tourist sites, rest areas, or services).

Essential Polish Road Signs

Speed Limit	Stop	Motorway / Toll Road	No Parking / No Stopping
Polish speed limits are shown in km/h inside a red circle. Limits vary: 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h outside built-up areas, 120 km/h on expressways, and 140 km/h on motorways.	The red octagonal STOP sign is universally recognised and requires a complete stop at junctions where it is placed.	A blue motorway sign indicates the start of a motorway. Green signs indicate expressways. Poland also has toll roads — look for toll booth symbols.	A circular blue sign with a red border and diagonal stripe means ‘No Parking’. A similar sign with a cross (two stripes) means ‘No Stopping’.

One Way	Priority at Intersection	No Entry	Road Closed Both Directions
A blue rectangular sign with a white arrow indicates a one-way street.	A yellow diamond means you are on a priority road. At intersections without signals, vehicles from the right have priority unless this sign is displayed.	The classic red circle with a white horizontal bar means ‘No Entry’ for vehicles.	A red circle with a white centre indicates no vehicles in either direction. It is used for pedestrian zones and restricted areas.