The obligation to pay the RTV license fee should rest on almost everyone who owns a radio receiver, a television set or both devices that can receive a signal from the public broadcaster. Despite this, not everyone fulfills this obligation, which can result in high fines. At what hours can an inspector knock on your door to check if you have any arrears?
What is the penalty for not paying the license fee? The record holder was seized over PLN 180 thousand
Despite the obligation to pay fees for RTV, many people avoid it. Meanwhile, Poczta Polska can carry out inspections, and if irregularities are detected, it will request payment of the fee. If you do not pay it, the case will go to . In 2023, a resident of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, so it is better not to risk it. Especially since, as the wp.pl portal reports, a few months ago, job offers for the position of a person carrying out such inspections appeared in Wrocław, among others.
During these hours you can expect an inspection During these hours, you can expect to be checked. Photo: pexels.com / Ian Panelo
RTV license checks. During these hours, they may knock on your door
As biznes.interia.pl reports, similar advertisements also appeared in Warsaw and Bydgoszcz. In addition to requirements such as a valid category B driving license or good knowledge of MS Office, there was also information about working hours. The potential employee would be expected to work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For some people, this may be a hint that this is when the inspection may knock on the door. It is worth remembering, however, that these in private homes are rare. Institutions and companies are the main targets. Although, of course, there are exceptions to this rule.
What is the RTV fee for? These people are exempt from it, provided they submit an application
The RTV subscription fee must be paid at a Polish Post office or online. In 2024, the monthly costs associated with owning a radio receiver are PLN 8.70 (PLN 104.40 per year), or PLN 27.30 (PLN 327.60 per year). It is worth knowing that you can pay in advance for a period longer than 1 month, which will result in discounts. Exempt from the fee are, among others, seniors over 75 years of age and those who are 60 years of age and whose pension does not exceed 50% of the average monthly salary. Importantly, they must report this fact to the Polish Post office, otherwise the costs will be charged. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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