e-TOLL from 1 February 2026: 645 km of new toll roads and higher per-km rates
From 1 February 2026, e-TOLL will cover an extra 645 km of roads, 5,869 km in total. Rates are rising too, so account guarantees will run out faster.
Poland's toll road network is set to grow considerably. Under an amendment to the Council of Ministers' regulation, from 1 February 2026 the e-TOLL system will be extended by around 645 km of new sections, bringing the total length of tolled routes to 5,869 km. If you manage a fleet of vehicles above 3.5 tonnes or buses, you need to prepare for higher costs.
What is changing in the system
- Wider coverage: the new sections are mainly extensions of roads that are already tolled.
- Higher rates: the cost of travelling 1 km depends on the vehicle's EURO class and the type of road. For example, a vehicle above 12 tonnes with an EURO 2 engine will pay 1.07 zł/km on a motorway (currently 0.80 zł/km), and a EURO 5 vehicle 0.56 zł/km (currently 0.42 zł/km).
- Who is affected: the obligation to pay electronic tolls continues to apply to heavy vehicles and to buses with more than 9 seats.
Watch the financial guarantee limit
The guarantee limit may prove the biggest risk for hauliers. With higher rates, the funds currently held in settlement accounts could run out much faster. Once charges reach 99% of the guarantee, deferred payment mode will be blocked and the account will switch to prepaid mode with a balance of 0 zł. This could mean vehicles being suddenly immobilised on the road.