23 September briefing
Polish roads: an experimental sign will combine speed monitoring and the speed limit
The project concerns selected motorway and expressway sections. Announced on 11 September, it returned to the news on 22 September.
Original AI-generated illustration: a symbolic scene, not a documentary photograph. Information checked on 23 September 2026.
What is being proposed?
Poland’s Ministry of Infrastructure plans to test a version of the D-51a sign displaying both average-speed enforcement and the permitted speed on the monitored section. The aim is to make the information easier to understand.
The date matters
The National Road Safety Council decided to launch the research project on 11 September 2026. Press coverage on 22 September brought the proposal back into focus. This is not a new nationwide rule that came into force this Wednesday.
Why run a trial?
The ministry wants to observe behaviour under real traffic conditions. Unclear information can lead to hesitation and braking. The trial is intended to assess the benefit of the additional information before any possible wider rollout.
Planning a journey
The project does not replace the need to follow the signs actually installed on the road. Our illustration is symbolic and does not reproduce the proposed regulatory design. To see the visual presented by the authorities, consult the official source linked below.