
The newly renovated rest area for lorries near Rajhrad is ready for use
Once again, drivers can use the rest area on D52 at Rajhrad in the direction from Brno. Earlier, road workers also repaired the rest area on the opposite side of

Permits for transporting abnormal loads
Vehicles that exceed the maximum permitted size or weight travelling on Czech roads should have a permit for the transportation of abnormal loads. The granting of permission is handled by

Large rest area at Šlovice near Pilsen on D5 motorway to accommodate more lorries
An entirely new high-capacity rest area for lorries is now in operation near the petrol station on the 83rd km of the D5 motorway. Seventy-two parking spaces for lorries were

Drivers are obliged to carry a negative test at the entry to the Czech Republic
As of 14 February 2021 Germany will classify the Czech Republic as “an area of variant of concern” and at the same will reintroduce the border controls. Entry to Germany from the Czech Republic

In Germany the Czech Republic was included among the areas of variant of concern
Anyone who has been in the Czech Republic in the 10 days prior to entry to Germany is particularly obliged to carry proof (negative test result or corresponding medical certificate)

Electronic signs
The main route to Harrachov and the border crossing with Poland is often a problematic section, especially in winter. It is enough for just one truck to become trapped in

Problems on Czech roads due to snow
Snow that has fallen overnight complicates traffic in many parts of the country. The D1 motorway was closed at several places on Monday night. Due to a truck accident, the

Removing ice from the vehicle
In winter, lorry drivers should check their vehicle before driving it and remove any ice or larger amounts of snow. When driving, it is not uncommon for ice to fall

Mind the level crossings with warning lights and barriers!
The time between lighting up of warning and the beginning of barriers tilting may be very long. Sometimes even 70 seconds! Don‘t lose patience and wait. Do not enter the