Penalties for possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Driving, especially after dark, is very hazardous. Roads are generally narrow, badly lit, and in poor repair. 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.
As a result of an assessment conducted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in December 1995, the FAA has found Poland's Civil Aviation Authority to be in compliance with international aviation safety standards for oversight of Polish air carrier operations. Polish law prohibits Polish citizens from serving in the armed forces of a foreign state, and violators are subject to arrest and prosecution. U.S.-Polish dual citizens who are members of the U.S. Armed Forces may be liable to these penalties if they do not use their U.S. passports to enter and depart Poland. The consular entrance is located around the corner at Ulica Piekna 12, tel. The U.S. Consulate in Krakow is located at Ulica Stolarska 9, tel.