CZECH REPUBLIC – SPEEDS, TOLLS, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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January 22, 2020r.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Our southern neighbor is a frequent destination and a popular transit country. It is a good idea to learn the traffic rules of the country before traveling through this small but charming country to avoid unnecessary stops at the police station.
The document for entry into the Czech Republic is an identity card valid, at least 6 months, or a passport valid, at least 3 months.
Necessary equipment
- warning triangle
- first aid kit
- a set of spare bulbs
- reflective vest
- The order to use winter tires applies only on specially marked roads, from November 1 to April 30
REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
- only people who are at least 18 years old are authorized to drive vehicles
- It is mandatory to drive with dipped headlights on all year round
- in the event of a traffic jam on the highway or expressway, create a 3-meter free passing lane
- anti-radar use is banned
- In built-up areas, watch out for pedestrians, they have absolute priority at crossings
- individuals up to 12. years of age (or up to the age of 18 if they are less than 150 centimeters tall) may travel on highways and expressways only in car seats or two-point seat belts. On other roads, this obligation applies only to the seat next to the driver
- Speed limits in the Czech Republic are very strictly enforced. In addition to the police, the municipal police also have the right to impose speeding fines.
- Lack of PL sticker on the vehicle may end up in a fine, this does not apply to cars with the so-called. EU license plates
MINIMUM FINE FOR DRUNK DRIVING
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF DRUNK DRIVING FINE
PERMISSIBLE WIDTH OF VEHICLES
2,55 m
PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT OF VEHICLES
4 m
PERMISSIBLE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE COMBINATION
18,75 m
ROAD TOLLS
The Czech Republic has more than 800 kilometers of highways and expressways. Travel on expressways is paid for in the form of vignettes, the price of which depends on the category of vehicle and the period of validity. We can buy vignettes at a gas station or at the border upon entering the Czech Republic. An electronic toll (road toll) collection system has been introduced for trucks over 12 tons. Permissible speeds
SPEED LIMITS
In built-up areas, speed should be limited to 50 km/h. Other restrictions below.
