The rising fuel prices make many drivers choose to refuel “on stock”. Although in explanation this may seem a clever way to save money, in practice this frequently ends with advanced penalties. This was proved by the driver who was punished for inadequate transportation of fuel a mandate of PLN 3000. The rules are clear – not everything is allowed, even if intentions are good.
Increasing prices and refueling “for the future”
Due to the tight geopolitical situation in the mediate East, in peculiar the escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel – analysts foretell further increases in fuel prices. In this atmosphere, more and more drivers decide to safe themselves for the future by buying more petrol 95 or diesel and keeping them for their own use.
However, specified a ‘surveillance’ may prove costly: non-compliance with regulations on the transport and retention of fuels is subject to advanced sanctions.
What are the fuel transport limits? The rules are clear.
Natural persons may carry fuel in containers of a maximum capacity of 60 litres. full cargo in the car shall not exceed 240 litres. In practice, this means a ban on transport, for example. 200 liter barrel In a individual car, that's an offence.
What fuel tank? Water bottle is simply a serious mistake.
The law only allows tanks Tested, sealed and intended for the transport of liquid fuels. usage is strictly prohibited water bottles, after construction chemistry cans is canisters after plant protection products. It's not only illegal, it's besides very dangerous.
For transporting fuel in inappropriate containers the ticket can be up to PLN 3000. If the driver exceeds the permissible amount of fuel transported, he is in danger penalty up to PLN 2000.
Is it allowed to store fuel in the garage? Depends on the building
Polish law besides regulates the retention of fuel stocks. According to MSWIA Regulation:
- In free standing garage up to 100 m2, built with non-combustible materialscan be stored up to 200 litres of fuel,
- in another garages, e.g. in private building – up to 60 litres.
Simultaneously It is absolutely prohibited to store fuel in basements, attics, balconies, loggiasand in common or public spaces. In these cases, the hazard fine up to PLN 5000 or even detention.
New fuel 95 E10 is not suitable for long storage
Even if we can legally buy and store fuel, not all petrol is suitable for retention for a long time. Modern petrol E10 contains up to 10% bioethanolwho easily absorbs moisture from the air (is hygroscopic). After about two months fuel loses its properties and can harm the engine, especially in modern cars.
Are you refueling with the engine on? It's besides an offense.
Fuel refueling with the engine moving is simply a hazard not only of fire but besides of a ticket. A police officer may, in this situation, feel that it is happening excessive exhaust emissions or noise. Then the driver can receive a mandate of PLN 300.
Although the desire to save on fuel in costly times seems justified, it is worth knowing that regulations in Poland strictly regulate transport and retention of fuel.
Ignore these rules may cost the driver:
- up to PLN 2000 for exceeding the permitted quantity of fuel transported,
- up to PLN 3000 for transport in inadequate tanks,
- up to PLN 5000 or detention for fuel retention not in accordance with regulations,
- 300 zł for refueling with the engine running.
It is so worth knowing the current regulations carefully before the planned “refueling” and alternatively of the canisters, investing in cognition and caution.
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He made a supply of fuel and got a PLN 3000 ticket. Poles are breaking the rules
