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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

Beware of height restrictions
Lorry drivers often forget height restrictions set for driving under bridges or in cities where there are overhead lines for trams or trolleybuses. They are usually warned of this fact

End of the derogation to Regulation 561/2006
In relation to the spread of the COVID-19 disease, the Czech authorities acknowledged and tolerated deviations by lorry drivers from the rules for driving times and rest periods caused by

Situation at border crossing points during the relaxation of the safety measures
Within the framework of the relaxation of the measures which were introduced at the Czech Republic’s borders with other countries in relation to the spread of COVID-19, other border crossing