In Poland from the beginning of 2026, a significant increase in the size of fines for the absence of a valid policy of compulsory insurance of civil liability of the driver for owners of vehicles is expected, reports the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTSBU) on its Facebook page.
So for passenger cars the maximum fine will be 9,610 thousand zlotys (approximately 110 thousand UAH), for trucks – up to 14,420 thousand zlotys (approximately 165 thousand UAH), for motorcycles – from 530 to 1600 zlotys (6-18 thousand UAH) depending on the number of days without coverage.
The amount of the fine varies depending on the period of stay without an insurance policy: 1-3 days – PLN 1,920 thousand (UAH 22 thousand); 4-14 days – PLN 4,810 thousand (UAH 55 thousand); more than 14 days – the full amount of PLN 9,610 thousand (UAH 110 thousand).
According to information, the increase in fines is due to the increase in the minimum wage in Poland to PLN 4,806 thousand (UAH 55 thousand) from January 1, 2026. The system of calculating fines is tied to its size:
MTSBU reminds Ukrainian drivers who are in Poland or planning to travel abroad: be sure to check the validity of the insurance certificate “Green Card” and timely renew it.
