Traffic Rules in the Czech Republic

Permitted speed in CR	under 3,5 t	over 3,5 t
Towns	50 km/h	50 km/h
Outside towns	90 km/h	80 km/h
Speed roads in towns	80 km/h	80 km/h
Speed roads outside towns	130 km/h	80 km/h

Basic Traffic Rules
- Vehicles must use passing lights all year long.
- You may not legally make a right turn when a traffic light is red.
- Cars must stop when a pedestrian steps into a crosswalk.
- The yellow diamond road sign denotes the right of way at an unregulated intersection.
- When approaching an intersection, always check to see who has the right of way, since the “main” road can change several times within blocks on the same street.
- Children younger then 12 years or under 150 cm of height must use child seat.
- Drivers are not allowed to consume any amount of alcoholic beverages before and while driving.
- Drivers must not use handheld cell phones while driving
- Safety belts must be fastened for the entire duration of the ride
- Motorcyclists and their passengers are required to wear a helmet

Highway tolls
- Highway sticker is affixed to the front windshield.
- These stickers can be purchased at post offices, border crossings and selected gas stations.
- Motorways and expressways toll stickers

Type of Toll Strickers (for 2008)

Range (T= in tons)	Validity	Price
Motor vehicle up to 3,5 T	1 Year	1 000 CZK
Motor vehicle up to 3,5 T	1 Month	330 CZK
Motor vehicle up to 3,5 T	7 Days	220 CZK
Motor vehicle above 3,5 T to 12 T	1 Year	8 000 CZK
Motor vehicle above 3,5 T to 12 T	1 Month	2 000 CZK
Motor vehicle above 3,5 T to 12 T	7 Days	750 CZK