Many drivers in Poland do not realize that having a radio in the car must be paid RTV subscription. This is straight due to Act on licence feeswhich includes Each recorded radio and tv receiver – besides the 1 mounted on the vehicle.
Failure to pay a fee may consequence in a punishment of up to PLN 261what constitutes 30 times the monthly standard rate. Moreover, the mandate shall besides be added to the mandate. late fees for the full period of evasion.
What is the RTV subscription in 2024 and 2025?
The RTV subscription amount shall be determined annually by National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT). For the year 2024, as well as for unchanged level in 2025the following rates shall apply:
- 8.70 PLN per month for the radio receiver (including the 1 in the car),
- 27.30 PLN per month for tv or radio + tv set.
This means that annual cost of having a radio in the car is PLN 104.40if the user does not benefit from the discount.
For those who choose to charge for the full year in advance until 25 Januaryis provided for 10% discount – then the subscriber will pay 93.96 zł Next year.
Who and erstwhile does the radio gotta register?
Under applicable law, any natural individual and legal entitywhich acquires the radio receiver shall be obliged to its registration within 14 days of purchase. It can be done:
- in facilities Polish Post,
- online – via the authoritative website of the Post Office.
That's it. Polish Post is liable for checking registration and fees. Where irregularities are detected, that authority shall have the right to impose fine and request payment of outstanding contributions.
Who doesn't have a duty?
Not all car owner has to pay for the radio on the vehicle. The legislator provides a number of exemptionswhich includes both natural persons and households. Of a fee work are exempt, among others.:
- people who have already paid RTV subscription for radio or tv in their home – charge is not charged double, even if the radio is besides present in the car,
- persons over 75 years of age,
- persons with disabilities,
- combatants-invalids of war or military,
- pensioners over 60, if they do not exceed 50% of the average monthly salary.
Mandate – erstwhile can it be imposed?
Representatives of the Polish Post Office are entitled to control, but it is worth noting that they cannot enter a private flat or car without the consent of the owner. However, if the driver is caught, for example, during roadside inspection or as a consequence of notification, and has no proof of charge and registration of the receiverHe can be punished.
The amount of the mandate is PLN 261, which includes backlogs from erstwhile months in which the receiver was utilized without payment of fees.
Do drivers truly should be afraid?
From a applicable perspective, the enforcement of car radio subscription fees is more hard than for households. In practice, checks seldom occur, but obligation inactive exists and can be formally enforced – especially in the case of persons active in business, where business cars are regularly controlled.
The radio mounted in the car is subject to RTV subscription feelike any another device capable of receiving a radio signal. Although awareness of this provision is low, deficiency of compliance may consequence in a financial punishment of PLN 261 plus arrears. Fortunately, any citizens – including seniors and those who pay a home subscription – are exempt from additional fees. It is so worth checking your position and making certain that we avoid unpleasant consequences.
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