Full-service gas stations are now commonplace. The information below concerning Poland is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Roads are generally narrow, badly lit, and frequently under repair, especially in the summer months. Roads are often used by pedestrians and animals as well as by vehicles. Heavy alcohol consumption is frequently a contributing factor in accidents.
Polish laws provide virtually zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol.
For information regarding the DOD policy on specific carriers, travelers may contact the DOD at tel. Polish customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary import and export of items such as works of art, particularly those created before 1945. Works of art produced by living artists after 1945 may be exported with the permission from the Provincial Conservator of Relics. Some works of art produced after 1945 may still be subject to a ban on exportation if the artist is no longer living and the work is considered of high cultural value. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C. or one of Poland s consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.