Side-by-side comparison
Czechia vs Slovakia driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Czechia and Slovakia.
| Rule | Czechia | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 110 / 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory in a defined season when winter conditions apply | Mandatory in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit | reflective vest, warning triangle |
| Low-emission zones | Legal framework in place, no zone in operation yet | No national scheme; check the city you are driving into |
| Fines and enforcement | EU rules let the fine follow you home | EU rules let the fine follow you home |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Czechia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 110 km/h for expressways and 130 km/h for motorways; 80 km/h applies on those roads in built-up areas.
Winter tyres / equipment: From 1 November to 31 March, in snow and ice.
Slovakia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 90 km/h on motorway sections in built-up areas.
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory when the road is entirely covered with snow or ice.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.