Czech Republic

General Information

Information about roads in the Czech Republic, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rules requirements. In the sections below, you can find more detailed information about toll roads, the cost of petrol, parking, speed limits, etc.

	Payment for roads using an electronic vignette, time-limited, not limited by distance traveled
	In populated areas – 50 km/h Outside populated areas – 90 km/h Expressway – 110 km/h Motorway – 130 km/h Dipped headlights are mandatory throughout the year
	Maximum blood alcohol level 0.0 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	Winter tires are mandatory from Nov 1 to Mar 31, Tire chains are allowed only on certain sections, Studded tires are prohibited
	Mandatory equipment: Emergency stop sign, First aid kit, Reflective vest, Spare wheel, Set of spare bulbs
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers Child seat is mandatory for children up to 12 years old and a height of up to 150 cm

Toll Roads

Certain sections of Czech roads require payment for use, marked by the motorway sign.
To pay, you need to purchase a vignette and affix it to the windshield as per the requirements. The cost of the vignette depends on the duration of use.

Buying a Vignette

You can purchase a vignette at almost any gas station, post office, or sales points at borders. Places where vignettes are sold are marked with a special sign:

We recommend buying the vignette at gas station counters, in cash in Czech crowns or by credit card.
Purchasing from other sellers may result in additional fees.

Vignette Cost

The cost of the vignette for vehicles up to 3.5 tons, trailer weight not considered, only the vehicle's weight.

	Vehicle	10 days	1 month	1 year
	Vehicle up to 3.5 tons with or without a trailer	310 CZK € 12.5	440 CZK € 18	1500 CZK € 60.5

CZK – Czech Crown

Motorcycles do not need to pay for roads.

Where to Buy the Vignette

You can buy the vignette online on the website: edalnice.cz

At gas stations, usually the first ones after crossing the border.

For vehicles over 3.5 tons, payment is made using special electronic devices. Information about payment can be found on the website: https://www.sfdi.cz/en/vignettes/electronic-toll/

Vignette Validity Period

The vignette is valid for a specified period, regardless of the distance traveled or the number of trips.

D – 10-day vignette – valid for 10 consecutive calendar days, starting from the date indicated on the vignette. For example, a vignette marked May 13 will be valid until May 22, December 28 of this year until January 6 of the next year.

M – 30-day vignette – valid for 30 consecutive calendar days, starting from the date indicated on the vignette. For example, a vignette marked May 13 will be valid until June 13, January 30 until February 29(28), December 28 of this year until January 28 of the next year.

R – yearly vignette – valid from December 1 of the previous calendar year to January 31 of the next calendar year.

The vignette must be affixed to the bottom right corner of the windshield inside the vehicle.

The second part of the vignette must be kept, as it may be checked by the Czech Police or customs officers.

When buying ten-day and monthly vignettes, drivers must check if the supplier marked the start of the validity period before filling in the vehicle registration number. The vignette is not transferable. Once it is affixed to the windshield, it cannot be used for another vehicle. Vignettes that have expired must be removed from the windshield.

For more information about toll roads and vignettes in the Czech Republic, you can visit the website: https://www.sfdi.cz/en/

Map of Toll Roads in the Czech Republic

Toll sections are marked in blue. Click on the map to view in full size.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in the Czech Republic (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars, motorcycles:

• Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas – 90 km/h
• On roads – 110 km/h
• On motorways – 130 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas – 80 km/h
• On roads – 80 km/h
• On motorways – 80 km/h

On roads or motorways located within built-up areas, the speed limit is 80 km/h.

Vehicles with a maximum design speed of less than 80 km/h are prohibited from using motorways.

In the last 50 meters before a railway crossing, the speed must not exceed 30 km/h.

Dipped Headlights

Dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day, all year round.

During daylight hours (from sunrise to sunset) and under conditions of normal visibility, daytime running lights can be used instead of dipped headlights.

Cost of Petrol in the Czech Republic

Parking in the Czech Republic

In most cities, street parking is paid and time-limited.

Prague

In Prague, street parking is paid on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 08:00 to 20:00. The hours of paid parking may differ from the standard, and additional signs on parking signs will provide information. Parking is paid using parking meters.

Prague is divided into parking zones. The blue zone is reserved for residents only, the violet zone is a mixed zone that can be used by both residents and guests after payment, the orange zone is for short-term parking (usually a maximum of 2 hours), and the green zone consists of long-term P+R (Park and Ride) and K+P (parking for dropping people off at the metro or train station).

The tariff is calculated in 15-minute increments.

Zone	Rate for 1 hour
1. cenové pásmo	80 CZK (€ 3.20)
2. cenové pásmo	60 CZK (€ 2.40)
3. cenové pásmo	40 CZK (€ 1.60)

Website for parking in Prague:
http://www.parkujvklidu.cz/english/homepage/

Various parking documents, including parking rates:
http://www.parkujvklidu.cz/english/downloads/

Website to pay for parking or check parking rates in your desired location:
http://mpla.cz/Prague

P+R locations can be found on this website:
http://www.tsk-praha.cz/wps/portal/root/pro-ridice/

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment required in the car:

	First aid kit
	Emergency stop sign
	Reflective vest – a reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the vehicle, during the day(!) or at night in case of a stop or accident. The vest must be in the car, not the trunk.
	Spare wheel, including a jack and lug wrench; a flat spare wheel (donut) or a tire repair kit with a compressor is allowed.
	Set of spare bulbs, one of each type

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

From November 1 to March 31

	For vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons, when there is a continuous layer of snow or ice on the road, winter tires must be used. Winter tires must have a minimum tread depth of 4 mm. All wheels must be equipped with winter tires.
	Chains are only allowed on road sections marked with a special sign . The maximum speed on a vehicle with chains must not exceed 50 km/h.
	Use of studded tires is prohibited.