Stanowski loses licence after 110 km/h speeding

31 August 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Krzysztof Stanowski driving ban: the media figure lost his licence for three months after being caught at 110 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

Krzysztof Stanowski driving ban followed a roadside check on August 30. He lost his licence for three months after police clocked him at 110 km/h in a 50 km/h built-up area.

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Krzysztof Stanowski driving ban: the facts

The stop happened in Odrowąż in the Stąporków municipality, Świętokrzyskie region. Consequently, officers fined him 3,000 zł and recorded 13 penalty points. However, the legal rule matters more than the name. Therefore, Polish rules suspend a licence for three months after you exceed the speed limit by more than 50 km/h inside a built-up area. In addition, the published tariff states that exceeding limits by 51–60 km/h carries 13 points and a 1,500 zł fine, unless you qualify as a repeat offender. As a result, repeat offenders face a 3,000 zł fine under some circumstances.

What Stanowski says

Stanowski confirmed the stop on social media. He wrote that he accelerated about ten metres before the sign marking the end of the built-up zone. Moreover, he said he followed the Kanal Zero coach at about a 20 kilometre distance. However, he noted that he did not overtake other vehicles. Consequently, he admitted fault, paid the fine on the spot, and accepted the licence suspension. In addition, he joked about three months on a bicycle and using a private driver when needed.

Why this matters for expats

Speed limits change quickly near villages and small towns in Poland. Therefore, you might hit a 50 km/h limit and lose it a few metres later. However, police enforcement can occur very close to those signs. Consequently, foreign drivers should treat signs as authoritative. Moreover, many expats misunderstand the phrase “obszar zabudowany”. It means built-up area and usually implies a 50 km/h urban limit unless signs say otherwise. In addition, the term “mandat” simply means fine. The Polish points system uses “punkty karne” to record violations. Furthermore, local authorities can suspend a Polish licence on the spot. However, if you hold an EU licence, police may not physically seize it, but authorities can still fine you and share data across borders under EU information exchange rules.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland respect road signs and built-up area markers. If police stop you, they may issue an on-the-spot “mandat” (fine). Keep your passport and driving licence ready. PESEL is the national ID number for residents only. In addition, paying fines usually happens immediately or via transfer. Therefore, carry cash or card. Finally, use a navigation app that shows zone changes to avoid surprises.

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