Alcohol

- Blood alcohol limit is 0.0%

- If your blood alcohol level is less than 0.3%, you will be fined from 10 000 CZK (400 EUR) up to 20 000 CZK (800 EUR)

- If your blood alcohol level is more than 0.3%, you will be fined from 25 000 CZK (1000 EUR) up to 50 000 CZK (2000 EUR)

Dipped headlights

Having dipped headlights on is mandatory throughout the year in the Czech republic. Violation of this rule will cost you 2000 CZK (80 EUR).

Children

Children under 12 years old and/or less than 150 cm (4.92 feet) tall must seat at the back and must use child safety seats.

Safety seat belts

Seat belts must be fastened both in the front and in the back seats in the Czech republic. A fee for violation of this rule is 2000 CZK (80 EUR).

Mobile phones

Use of a mobile phone is not permitted while driving in the Czech republic. However, it is possible to use a hands-free kit. You will have to pay 1000 CZK (40 EUR) for violation of this rule.

Use of radar detection devices is strongly prohibited under a heavy fine of 100 000 CZK (4 000 EUR).

Violation of overtaking and passing rules: 5 000 – 10 000 CZK (200 – 400 EUR)

Red light violation: 2 000 CZK (80 EUR)

Failing to stop before a pedestrian crossing: 2 500 CZK (100 EUR)

Speed limit violation by 40 km/h (24 mph) in built-up areas and by 50 km/h (31 mph) outside cities and towns: 5 000 – 10 000 CZK (200 – 400 EUR)

You can pay the fine directly to the police officer right after the infraction takes place. In case you don’t have enough cash, you’ll be provided with a payment device to pay by card.