Entering a level crossing despite a ban: driver to lose driving licence for three months already at roadside inspection
An amendment signed by the president tightens liability for entering a railway level crossing despite a prohibition. For such a manoeuvre, the law provides for loss of the driving licence for three months, as well as a fine.
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In brief
- The President signed an amendment tightening penalties for driving onto a railway crossing despite a ban.
- A driver may lose their driving license for three months already during a road inspection.
- A PLN 4,000 fine is provided for such a maneuver.
- The Ministry of Infrastructure announces the expansion of the Red Light system.
What the amendment changes
President Karol Nawrocki signed the act passed on 8 October 2026. The Chancellery of the President announced that this took place on 4 November (Nawrocki podpisał ustawę. Za taki wjazd na przejazd kierowcy stracą prawo jazdy – GazetaPrawna.pl). The changes concern the Road Traffic Law, the Penal Code and the act on drivers of vehicles at the same time (Zmiana zasad dla kierowców już w listopadzie 2026. Nowe prawo będzie surowsze. Prezydent zdecydował – Dziennik.pl) (Kierowca straci prawo jazdy za niebezpieczny wjazd na przejazd kolejowy – Prawo.pl). The provisions tighten liability for dangerous behavior at railway crossings, that is, for entering while barriers are closed or for ignoring signals.
Why it matters
Railway crossings are places where a driver's error can end in a collision with a train. The situation is especially dangerous in a traffic jam, when a car enters the tracks behind the vehicle in front and gets stuck on the crossing. The new rules are meant to prevent this.
What's next for the Red Light system
The Ministry of Infrastructure announces the expansion of the Red Light system, which records crossings on a red light.
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