Speeding

Why Are You Reading This? Because Speed “Eats” Earnings, Reputation, and… Your Driver’s License

Speeding is the most common traffic offense in Poland and the easiest way to rack up unnecessary costs, work interruptions, and lower ratings in the apps. As a driver for Uber, Bolt, or Freenow, you’re playing for repeat rides and high ratings-which all come from smooth, predictable, and legal driving. This guide collects practical techniques on how to keep up the pace without breaking the limits, and what to do if you do get a speeding ticket (including how to handle penalty points and the risk of losing your license for 3 months).

If you cooperate with Avalon Logistics Group, you have formal, accounting, and fleet support along the way—less stress, more driving. A speeding ticket won’t be your worry.

Where Are You Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket and Points – A Risk Map

Built-up areas and “zone 30”: schools, residential estates, city centers-limits change every few hundred meters.
Exits from main roads to districts: being used to higher speeds tricks your perception.
Night/rain: empty roads are tempting, but in reality, braking distance increases.
Average speed checks and known “hot spots”: watch the signs, not your habits.

Pro tip: Set up permanent speed limit and over-speeding alerts in Google/Waze + use Yanosik for alerts-it’s a cheap “ABS for tickets.”

How to Drive Dynamically and Legally: 10 “Street” Techniques

Keep a 5–10 km/h buffer below the limit-“smooth and steady” gets you there faster than bursts of speed.
Brake preemptively: ease off the gas earlier, use engine braking.
Smooth starts at traffic lights: you’ll save on fuel and won’t get caught up in the chase.
Look two–three intersections ahead: anticipate limits, crossings, bus stops.
ECO/”B” mode in hybrids: in the city, it really helps maintain pace and calm.
Don’t rush when empty: the biggest speeding violations happen between rides.
Use cruise control/limiters-especially in 30/40/50 zones.
Avoid “overtaking at a single intersection”-it often ends up with a red light for both.
After rain, reduce your pace by 10%: grip > being a minute early at the stand.
If you feel angry or under pressure, take a 2-minute break-it’s cheaper than penalty points.

Ticket, Points, “Repeat Offense” – What Really Hurts a Driver

A speeding ticket isn’t just a cost-it also comes with the risk of penalty points and losing some motivators in the apps (ratings, preferences). The exact penalty and number of points depends on how much you exceeded the limit and the location (e.g., built-up area). The latest penalty schedule is updated often-check the current rates and thresholds before the season starts.
In certain cases (especially in built-up areas with significant violations), your driver’s license may be suspended for 3 months. That’s a real “game over” for a driver-better to keep a buffer and respect the limits in advance.
A “repeat offense” in a short period may mean harsher penalties-watch your record and learn from mistakes.

Note: Check the current schedule of speeding fines and penalty point rules through official channels-regulations change, and it’s worth staying up to date.

What to Do If You Get a Speeding Ticket-A No-Panic Procedure

Remain polite and have all your documents ready; it shortens the time of the inspection.
Verify the location and speed limit-make a note (for yourself) in case of doubts.
Record the incident in your “cost log”-track its impact on your TCO.
If you’re close to the “critical threshold” of points-consider consulting whether and how to submit an explanation.
Set permanent limits and alerts in your navigation so you don’t “get caught” in the same place again.

Operation and Pace-How to Drive Faster… Without Breaking the Law

Smoothness > top speed: app algorithms prefer stable ETAs.
Select zones, don’t juggle bridges-a bridge is a lottery, especially in the evening.
One side of the city per shift = less temptation to “make up” for delays.
Looking ahead and using side service roads often shortens travel time without risk of fines.

Why Driving with Avalon Logistics Group Is Calmer

You handle formalities and settlements from home, and our team answers questions directly—less stress, more driving.
You operate under a unified set of rules (also for drivers with their own or rented cars), so it’s easier to maintain standards and avoid procedural mistakes.
Training and materials help you maintain a safe driving style and good ratings in the apps—translating into a stable schedule and rides.

Summary and Quick Checklist

If you want more good rides and peace of mind, play the “smoothness and predictability” game: speed buffer, limiter/cruise control, navigation alerts, and sticking to one axis of the city per shift. Tickets and points are not just a cost—they mean work interruptions and the risk of losing your license. With Avalon Logistics Group, you have operational, accounting, and fleet support—so you can focus on legal, smooth driving that brings the best ratings and tips.