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Watch out for cyclists
Cycling is a very popular sport in the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, a lot of cycle paths run along Class II roads, which are also used by lorries. Around three thousand
Collisions with wild animals
Collisions with wild animals occur most frequently during autumn and spring, but drivers should keep their eyes open all year. Collisions with wild animals are one of the most frequent
Lorry park closures due to repairs
Repairs and work to modernise Czech roads are currently peaking. Drivers have already become accustomed to road closures, narrow lanes in places where roadworks are underway and other aggravated conditions.
Stricter speed checks on the D1 motorway
New speed cameras have been installed on the D1 motorway. They are tasked with checking compliance with the speed limit of 80 km/h in sections where this limit has been
Do not underestimate fatigue
A tragic lorry accident happened in May 2020 in one of the tunnels on the Prague ring road (https://twitter.com/i/status/1262396278086021136). The lorry failed to steer into the corner, drove up onto
Respect traffic signs and concentrate on the road
Traffic was complicated between Vizovice and Valašská Polanka in May 2020 by a lorry, the driver of which failed to respect a no entry sign and drove into a ditch.
Return of premid on-board units
It was possible to return the on-board units used for the original toll system until 29 May 2020 to the P.O. BOX address. After this date, is will be possible
A new compulsory document which must be kept in vehicles
As of 1 July, all drivers of EU member countries must keep an employment contract in their vehicle, including a translation into Czech. “Foreign carriers are obliged to ensure that
Please note – Summer lorry restrictions come into force on 1 July
There are general driving restrictions for heavy goods vehicles valid for the whole year, but do not forget – during July and August summer driving restrictions are in force. The