• Introduction
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• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in Czech Republic

  Practical A to Z

• Compulsory documents
• Regulations
• Equipment
• Speed limits (Light vehicles)
• Auto clubs

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence.

International driving license (recommended only).

Car registration or rental papers.

Country initials sticker.

International Motor Insurance Card.

Passport (recommended only).

Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.

Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.

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Regulations

Motorway tax : on sale at post offices, road administration offices, customs offices, garages and service stations. Annual amount : 1000 CZK.

Maximum alcohol level : 0.00 %.

Child seat, booster seat or fitted restraint system, compulsory up to 1,50m and 36 kg.

Minimum driving age : 18 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Dipped headlights compulsory (night and day) all year round.

Studded tires prohibited

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Equipment

Warning triangle compulsory.

First-aid kit compulsory.

Fire extinguisher recommended.

Set of spare light bulbs compulsory.

Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.

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Speed limits (Light vehicles)

In built-up areas : 50 kph.

On roads : 90 kph.

On motorways : 130 kph.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Ústrední automotoklub Ceské republiky (UAMK)

Na Strzi 9

14002 - PRAHA 4

Czech Republic

Autoklub Ceské republiky (ACCR)

Opletalova 29

11000 - PRAHA 1

Czech Republic