Czech Republic summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Czech
Czech Koruna
10,476,543
GMT + 1
420
Right
Yes
Local weather
Prague
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Sat-14° | -7° - Sun-18° | -7°
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Mon-16° | -10° - Tue-15° | -8°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 130kmh (78mph)
- Open roads:
- 90kmh (56mph) outside of residential areas
- Towns:
- 50kmh (30mph) in residential areas
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving and can result in an on the spot fine of €200
- It is legal to use a hands free unit
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Seat belts:
- Passengers in both the front and back seats must wear seat belts where fitted
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow Down
- Green – Go
- Motorists must not turn right at a red light
Costs
- Road tolls:
- Motorway tax payable on motorways and other express/dual carriageway roads
- On the spot fines:
- Motoring offences attract on the spot fines
- An official receipt should be obtained from the officer
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- The hours before and after main business hours are generally likely to see an increase in traffic in main towns and cities
- Fuel:
- Large fuel stations located near motorways are often open 24 hrs and accept major credit cards
- Lead replacement petrol, unleaded petrol and diesel is available
- Unleaded 95 or 98 super petrol is known as “natural”
- Parking advice:
- In most streets, cars can park on the right side only facing the same direction as traffic flow
- Finding parking spaces on Prague’s streets can be challenging and cars can frequently be subject to break-ins
- Whenever possible it is recommended to use a secure parking lot