The main Road regulations

• The speed limits are as follow:
  • highways and motorways: 130 km/h (aprox. 80 mph)
  • roads: 90 km/h (aprox. 56 mph)
  • residential areas: 50 km/h (aprox. 30 mph)
  • The above mentioned are general limits; otherwise, the highest permitted speed at a traffic sign prevails.

• Penalty point system (pls refer to our article Point systém in the Czech republic
• Mandatory day time running lights during whole year
• Stricter penalties for traffic offences (up to 2000 EURO)
• The driver and front seat passengers must buckle up their safety belts. The passenger in the front seat must not be younger than 12 years of age.
• Zero alcohol tolerance
• Use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited
• Mandatory cycle helmets for cyclists up to 18 years
• Mandatory child restraint devices for children up to 36 kg and up to 150 cm on all types of roads
• Possibility of the Czech Police Force to confiscation the driving licence on the spot in case of serious traffic offence
• The Czech Police Force has in case of serious offences the right to clamp the wheel to prevent continuing driving,
• When leaving a roundabout a driver should use a signalisation to show a change of direction.
• When passing and turning, it is necessary to use a turn signal. If there is a red light at a traffic stop, drivers are forbidden to make any turns (even when turning right). Further, drivers must also signal when passing a cyclist.
• Right-hand rule applicable to give the right of way

The team of CheckPoint Relocations wishes you safe driving!