Editing Highways in Poland (section)

== Technical parameters ==
* [[File:Znak D9.svg|frameless|38x38px]] '''Motorways''' are public roads with [[Controlled-access highway|controlled access]] which are designated for motor vehicles only, and feature two carriageways with at least two continuous lanes each, divided by a [[Median strip|median]]. They have no single-level intersections with any roads or other forms of land and water transport, and have [[wildlife crossing]]s constructed above the road. They feature [[Shoulder (road)|emergency lanes]] and feeder lanes, and are equipped with dedicated roadside rest areas. Motorways are the only roads in Poland which use blue background on road signs; others use green road signs.<ref name="rozp2022">https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU20220001518</ref>
* [[File:PL road sign D-7.svg|frameless|38x38px]] '''Expressways''' share most of the characteristics of motorways, differing mainly in that:

# Expressways are designated for lower speed than motorways. For example, the road curvature can be more severe and the lanes are usually narrower (3.5{{nbsp}}m vs 3.75{{nbsp}}m). Emergency lanes are also narrower (2.5{{nbsp}}m vs 3{{nbsp}}m) and in exceptional situations expressways might not have them at all.
# Expressways can have a single carriageway on sections with low traffic density.
# Motorways can have interchanges only with main roads, and the distance between interchanges is typically not less than 15&nbsp;km (or 5&nbsp;km near major cities), while expressways typically have more frequent interchanges. In exceptional situations, expressways might not have dedicated feeder lanes on interchanges.<ref name="rozp2022"/>