Visual guide

Polish road signs 2026

All categories of Polish road signs with shapes, colours and meaning. Learn to recognise signs for the WORD driving exam and daily driving in Poland. Based on the Polish Minister of Infrastructure Regulation on road signs and signals.

🎯 Quick reference by shape
Yellow triangle = warning
Circle, red border = prohibition
Blue circle = mandatory
Blue rectangle = information

Warning signs

Shape: Equilateral triangle, yellow background with red border

Warn of upcoming hazards. Require extra attention and often reduced speed. About 60 signs (type A).

A-1
Dangerous right curve

Warns of a right curve with limited visibility. Slow down.

A-7
Yield (give way)

Triangle pointed downwards. You must yield to vehicles on the priority road. Stop only if needed.

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A-17
Children

Near schools, kindergartens and playgrounds. Maximum caution.

!
A-30
Other danger

Exclamation mark. General warning — details usually on plate below.

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Prohibition signs

Shape: Circle with red border (usually with red slash)

Forbid specific behaviour. Violation = traffic offence + fine. About 50 signs (type B).

B-2
No entry

Red circle with white horizontal bar. Do not enter a one-way street against direction.

STOP
B-20
Stop

Red octagon with STOP. Mandatory full stop — regardless of whether traffic is approaching.

B-25
No overtaking

Two cars in circle, red on right. Cannot overtake multi-track vehicles (motorcycles allowed).

50
B-33
Speed limit

Number in circle = max speed (km/h). Until next cancellation sign or intersection.

Mandatory signs

Shape: Circle with blue background, white symbol

Require specific behaviour (e.g. direction). About 30 signs (type C).

C-5
Go straight ahead

Arrow up. Cannot turn.

C-12
Roundabout

Three arrows forming circle. Entering roundabout. Priority: vehicles already on roundabout.

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C-13
Cycle path

Bike symbol. Mandatory for cyclists.

Information signs

Shape: Rectangle or square with blue background

Inform about objects, roads, situations. Do not require or prohibit. Type D.

D-1
Priority road

Yellow diamond on white. You have priority all along this road — until D-2 (end).

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D-6
Pedestrian crossing

Pedestrian in blue triangle. Pedestrian has priority at crossing.

P
D-18
Parking

White P on blue. Parking space — check plates below (fee, time).

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D-42
Built-up area

House silhouettes. Entering built-up area — auto 50 km/h (if no other sign).

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Practice with questions

All Polish road sign questions in our official CKK 2026 question bank — with English translation.

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Source: Polish Minister of Infrastructure Regulation on road signs and signals. Full list at gov.pl/infrastruktura.