Slovakia summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Slovak
Euro
5,379,455
GMT + 1
421
Right
Yes
Local weather
Bratislava
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Sat-13° | -7° - Sun-14° | -6°
- Mon-12° | -8°
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Tue-13° | -5°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 130kmh (80mph)
- Open roads:
- 90kmh (55mph)
- Towns:
- 60kmh (37mph)
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
- Use of a hands free is legal
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Seat belts:
- It is compulsory for front and rear seated occupants to wear seat belts
- Children are not permitted to sit in the front if they are under the age of 12 years
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red-Stop
- Amber – Slow Down
- Green - Go
Costs
- Road tolls:
- Road tolls are charged for use of specific motorways
- A tax disc needs to be purchased at the local post office prior to journey
- All cars at National Car Rental have Slovak motorway fees prepaid
- On the spot fines:
- On the spot fines are issued for minor traffic offences and non display of motorway tax disc if travelling on motorway
- An official receipt should always be obtained
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:
- Fuel stations are generally located on main roads at the edge of towns
- Most are open 24hrs although some open 0600 - 1800 hrs
- Major credit cards are accepted at main fuel stations but not at automatic pumps
- Unleaded petrol (91, 95 and 98 octane)
- No leaded petrol is available
- Diesel and LPG widely available
- Parking advice:
- It is recommended to park in secure parking lots