The revolution is coming for Polish drivers. The government confirmed the final dates of the large stock exchange of papers authorising driving. Persons holding an unlimited driving licence will gotta go to the office and apply for a fresh document. Changes are inevitable and consequence from the request to adapt Polish regulations to EU regulations. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, this process will even affect 15 million Poleswho received their powers before 19 January 2013. Although the operation will not start for a fewer years, it is worth knowing what precisely the drivers are waiting for, what papers to prepare and what costs. It's a work that no 1 can avoid, and the key deadlines have already been officially set.
Who precisely is the mandatory replacement of a driving licence?
The work to exchange a driving licence concerns a very wide group of drivers. The key date is January 19, 2013. Anyone who holds a paper issued before that day will gotta replace it. This applies primarily to holders of alleged unlimited driving licences, i.e. papers on which the expiry date is not included in the validity box. In practice, this means that millions of Poles who took exams many years ago and enjoyed life privileges will face the request to visit the office.
These amendments are a consequence of the implementation of an EU Directive aimed at harmonising the models and rules of validity of driving licences throughout the European Union. Since 2013, only timely papers are issued in Poland, with a maximum validity period of 15 years. Now it is time to adapt older papers to this standard. As Anna Szumańska from the Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed in statements for the portal journal.pl, the scale of the operation is huge. ‘The Vehicle Drivers Act (Article 124) provides that driving licences issued before 19 January 2013, i.e. without time limit, will be subject to compulsory replacement between 2028 and 2033. The estimated number of papers to be exchanged is about 15 million pieces," the Ministry said. It is worth checking the date of issue of your paper to make certain that the work to exchange us applies.
Exchange schedule. erstwhile do you gotta go to the office?
The process of exchanging unlimited driving licences has been spread over respective years to avoid paralysis of offices. The full operation is to be carried out during the period 2028 to 2033. This means that drivers have any time to prepare, but it is not worth saving it for the last minute. The government has chosen a five-year window to let the smooth handling of millions of applications. At this point, a detailed agenda has not yet been provided that could depend on the date of the replacement of the driver's year of birth or the date of issue of the document. specified solutions have been utilized in the past for the exchange of identity cards and it is likely that a akin mechanics will be implemented and this time to spread the burden on offices over time.
The key information is that the exchange is mandatory. Having an old, unlimited paper after 2033 will be tantamount to having no valid driving rights. That is why it is so crucial to follow the messages of the Ministry of Infrastructure and local offices, which will surely inform you of the details erstwhile the launch date is approaching. The fresh driver's licence will already be a timely document, valid for a maximum of 15 years. It is simply a fundamental change that introduces a cyclical work to renew allowances for all.
How much does it cost and what papers do you want to prepare? Step by step
The exchange of driving licences is not only a formality, but besides an expense. The current fee for issuing a fresh paper is PLN 100. A 50-cent registration fee should be added to this. However, it should be remembered that these rates may change by 2028. An additional cost that will should be borne is taking the current image to the document, which usually costs between 30 and 50 PLN. However, the biggest change and possibly the biggest cost may be the request for medical examinations.
A complete set of papers must be prepared to handle the substance in the office. It will be essential to:
- Application for a driving licence – the form is available at the office or on its website.
- Current photography – dimensions 35×45 mm, the same as the identity card.
- ID or passport – for inspection to confirm identity.
- Original driving licence - which will be annulled.
- Confirmation of payment of the fee – for issuing a fresh document.
The application together with the annexes must be submitted to the communication department competent for the place of residence (powiat office, city office or territory office in the case of Warsaw). The waiting time for a fresh paper is usually up to 9 working days.
What about the medical examinations? It's a key and costly change.
The most crucial consequence of replacing an unlimited driving licence with a timely 1 is the introduction of a request for regular medical examinations. To date, holders of old papers have been exempt from this unless they have had wellness problems affecting the ability to drive. With the paper being exchanged, that will change. Any driver applying for a new, timely driving licence will gotta join him current medical certificate indicating no contraindications to driving.
The cost of standard medical examination for amateur category drivers (e.g. B) is presently at 200 PLN. This means that the full cost of replacing the paper (official fee + photograph + study) may be over PLN 300. Moreover, based on the patient’s wellness status, the doctor will decide how long he will give his ruling. Although the maximum word of validity of a driving licence is 15 years, people with visual defects, diabetes or cardiac problems can receive a paper valid for 10, 5 years or less. This means that the exchange in the years 2028-2033 will start for millions of Poles an era of cyclical visits to the doctor and regular renewal of privileges, which is simply a fundamental change compared to the current "termless" status.
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End of unlimited driving licenses! 15 million Poles must exchange a document
