From mid‑August to late September, Poland will witness a surge of up to twenty‑vehicle military convoys traversing Masovia and the entire country as part of the defensive “Iron Defender‑25” exercise. Roads will be escorted by military police and local law‑enforcement, with drivers urged to observe caution and adhere to traffic rules.
Convoy Operations Begin
The start of military convoy movements in Masovia marks the launch of the “Iron Defender‑25” exercises. The Polish Armed Forces and security services are urging motorists to exercise caution on roads and reminding them of road safety and information‑protection rules. Drivers are advised on how to identify a column and how to behave responsibly behind the wheel.
Exercise Duration and Scope
Between mid‑August and the end of September 2025, increased military traffic will appear on roads across Masovia and throughout the country as part of the “Iron Defender‑25” federation exercises. The drills are defensive in nature and are not directed against any state. The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces appeals to drivers to maintain caution and understanding.
Coordinated Traffic Management
“Iron Defender‑25” includes convoy passages on motorways, expressways and national roads in all voivodeships, including Masovia. The movements are coordinated to limit disruptions to civilian traffic, with escorts provided by Military Police and traffic regulation detachments in cooperation with police and local authorities.
Convoy Composition and Identification
Verbal assurances from voivodeship offices state that a column may comprise up to 20 vehicles, with a minimum spacing of 500 metres between columns. A convoy of six or more vehicles is identified by an orange plate with a pictogram of three trucks on the first and last vehicles; a blue pennant is on the first vehicle and a green one on the last. All vehicles run their headlights on.
Traffic Safety and Rules
Civil traffic is prohibited from entering between vehicles in a column. Overtaking is allowed only as a single, uninterrupted maneuver. Organizers remind participants of the necessity to follow the instructions of security personnel—military police and traffic controllers—and to adhere to general road‑traffic regulations.
Information Security Guidelines
Communications emphasize rules of protecting information related to troop movements. Photo sharing on social media, posting exact locations, dates, and times of convoy passages, and details of military aircraft take‑offs and landings must be avoided. This protects soldiers and the conduct of the exercises.
Schedule Variability Due to Traffic Nodes
Because of the location of major road nodes and traffic intensity in Masovia, parades may take place at various times of day. Spacing is negotiated in advance with relevant services to minimize disruptions. Drivers are asked to pay extra attention, especially near nodes and junctions where brief traffic stoppages may occur during convoy passage.
Source: MiejskiReporter, **Kategori:** 34
