In general Gdynia is a safe city. Petty crime does exist, and travellers should be on guard against pickpockets. If you’re out keep your wallet inside your pocket, not inside a jacket casually lying around. Those travelling by car are advised to use a guarded car park. Avoid being ripped off by opportunistic taxi gits by using clearly marked cabs.

Staying on the right side of the law is significantly easier for tourists who accept that Polish beer and vodka are rocket fuel and drink accordingly. If you’re determined to make an idiot of yourself then make sure it’s not in front of the law. Those who do may well end up visiting the local police station where they will be held while they sober up.

The other well-known ways tourists can cross cops is by jaywalking. You'll undoubtedly be surprised to see a crowd of people standing obediently at a crossing; this peculiarity has extra effect if you are aware of how little Poles respect the rules of the road in a vehicle. Local police will quite freely give you a 100zł fine for crossing at a place where no crossing is marked or when the light is red. And don’t think you are exempt by being a visitor; In fact your non-residency means you will need to pay the fine on the spot (the helpful chaps will even accept foreign currency).