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Drive on the right and normally overtake on the left. On motorways and roads for motor vehicles, drivers should keep to the right except when overtaking or where traffic conditions require otherwise.

Call 112 for the European emergency number, 150 for the fire and rescue service, 155 for emergency medical assistance and 158 for the police.

The Czech Republic applies zero tolerance for alcohol when driving. Drivers should have no alcohol in their system when they drive.

The general maximum speed is 50 km/h, unless signs indicate another limit. On a motorway or road for motor vehicles passing through a built-up area, the general maximum is 80 km/h.

For cars, the general maximum speed on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 90 km/h, unless signs indicate another limit.

Outside built-up areas, the general maximum speed on a road designated for motor vehicles is 110 km/h, unless signs indicate another limit.

The general maximum motorway speed is 130 km/h. However, a pilot scheme on the D3 motorway between approximately kilometres 84 and 131 can allow a maximum of 150 km/h when variable traffic signs display that limit. The pilot is currently scheduled to continue until the end of 2026.

Vehicles with at least four wheels and a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tonnes generally need an electronic vignette to use tolled motorway sections. Motorcycles and trailers do not require a vignette.

Yes. Motor vehicles must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights while driving. In reduced visibility, the appropriate dipped or main headlights must be used instead of relying only on daytime running lights.

Between 1 November and 31 March, winter tyres must be used when the road is covered with snow, ice or frost, or when such conditions can reasonably be expected during the journey. Additional requirements can apply on roads marked with a winter-equipment sign.

Seat belts are mandatory for drivers and passengers on seats equipped with them, subject to specific legal exemptions.

A child who is no taller than 150 cm and weighs no more than 36 kg must generally use an approved child restraint appropriate for the child and vehicle. Once either the height or weight threshold is exceeded, the normal seat-belt rules apply.

Motorcycle and moped riders and passengers must wear an approved protective helmet. Cyclists younger than 18 years must also wear a properly fastened bicycle helmet.

A driver may not hold a mobile phone or other communication or recording device in the hand while driving. Hands-free use is permitted, although drivers must remain fully attentive to the road.

At an intersection where priority is not controlled by signs, traffic lights or another special rule, drivers must generally give way to vehicles approaching from the right.

Drivers must not endanger or obstruct a pedestrian who is already on a pedestrian crossing or who clearly intends to use it, and must slow down or stop when necessary. Pedestrians do not have absolute priority and may not step immediately in front of an approaching vehicle.

No. A pedestrian must give way to a tram, even at a pedestrian crossing. The normal obligation for drivers to allow pedestrians to cross does not apply in the same way to tram drivers.

When slow-moving or stationary congestion forms on a motorway or road for motor vehicles with at least two lanes in the same direction, drivers must create an emergency corridor between the leftmost lane and the lane immediately to its right.

Where traffic lanes merge during congestion, drivers should use the available lanes up to the narrowing and then merge alternately using the zipper principle.

Drivers must normally leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking a cyclist. Where the maximum permitted speed is no more than 30 km/h, a minimum distance of 1 metre is sufficient.

In residential and pedestrian zones, the maximum speed is 20 km/h. Drivers must show particular consideration for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

For the final 50 metres before a railway crossing and while crossing it, the maximum speed is normally 30 km/h. If a flashing white signal confirms that the crossing is clear, the maximum is 50 km/h.

Passenger cars must generally carry an approved first-aid kit and warning triangle. A reflective garment should be kept accessible because it must be worn when a driver leaves the vehicle on the road in connection with an emergency stop. A spare wheel, wheel wrench and jack are generally required unless the vehicle qualifies for an exception, such as having run-flat tyres, a tyre-repair kit or suitable roadside-assistance coverage.