Traffic Rules in the Czech Republic
Permitted speed in CR | under 3,5 t | over 3,5 t |
Towns | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
Outside towns | 90 km/h | 70 km/h |
Speed roads in towns | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
Speed roads outside towns | 130 km/h | 80 km/h |
Basic Traffic Rules
– Vehicles must use passing lights all year long.
– You may not legally make a right turn when a traffic light is red.
– Cars must stop when a pedestrian steps into a crosswalk.
– The yellow diamond road sign denotes the right of way at an unregulated intersection.
– When approaching an intersection, always check to see who has the right of way since the “main” road can change several times within blocks on the same street.
– Children younger than 12 years or under 150 cm in height must use a child seat.
– Drivers are not allowed to consume any amount of alcoholic beverages before and while driving.
– Drivers must not use handheld cell phones while driving
– Safety belts must be fastened for the entire duration of the ride
– Motorcyclists and their passengers are required to wear a helmet
Highway tolls
– Highway sticker is affixed to the front windshield.
– These stickers can be purchased at post offices, border crossings, and selected gas stations.
– Motorways and expressways toll stickers
Type of Toll Strickers (for 2008)
Range (T= in tons) | Validity | Price |
Motor vehicles up to 3,5 T | 1 Year | 1500 CZK |
Motor vehicles up to 3,5 T | 1 Month | 440 CZK |
Motor vehicles up to 3,5 T | 7 Days | 310 CZK |
Motor vehicles above 3,5 T to 12 T | 1 Year | toll |
Motor vehicles above 3,5 T to 12 T | 1 Month | toll |
Motor vehicles above 3,5 T to 12 T | 7 Days | toll |