Road rules and safety - Czechia
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- Alcohol limits
- Forbidden lane
- Influence of drugs
- Mobile telephone
- Other specific rules
- Safety helmet
- Seat belts
- Speed limits
- Traffic lights
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Some lanes are reserved for certain types of vehicles. Other vehicles may use them only for passing, overtaking, turning (including U-turns), or where there is not enough space between the reserved lane and the edge of the carriageway. |
Forbidden drugsTHC (cannabis) Methylamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) It is forbidden to drive either motorised or non-motorised vehicles under the influence of addictive substances. |
 | Drivers of motorised and non-motorised vehicles may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set |
 | Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set |
 | Mandatory use of winter tyresFrom 1 November to 31 March, in snow and ice. |
 | Safety equipment for carsSeat belts First-aid kit |
 | Safety equipment for cyclistsTwo independent brakes Rear red reflector and front white reflector Front white lamp and rear red lamp in conditions of reduced visibility |
 | PedestriansPedestrians walking in poor visibility, on the verge or the side of the road, outside a built-up area, in places where there is no public street lighting, must have on their person elements of retroreflective material positioned in such a way that they are visible to other road users. |
 | Daytime running lights are mandatory even during daylight hours |
 | Motorcycles with/without a sidecar |
| Light and heavy quadricycles |
| Mopeds |
 | Bicycles(under-18's) |
| Light and heavy tricycles |
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). Exemptions for:
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Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
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 | Expressways
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 | Motorways
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 | Urban roads |
Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
| Urban roads |
 | Non-urban roads |
| Motorways/expressways |
Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
| Expressways
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| Motorways
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| Urban roads |
| Non-urban roads |
Buses
Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]
| Expressways |
| Non-urban roads |
| Urban roads |
| Motorways |
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Disclaimer
This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.