DRIVING IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Most visitors to the Czech Republic head straight for Prague, but the rest of the country - a beautiful mix of mountains, lakes, spa towns and castles - repays closer investigation by car. To use the motorway network you must display a vignette which can be purchased at the border. Do not drink any alcohol at all before driving. Use dipped headlamps at all times during the winter months. Give way to buses and trams. Take care at level crossings, which often have no barrier, and keep to 3Okph when approaching them. Accidents causing injury or more than minor damage must be reported to the police, who can collect on-the-spot fines.

Speed limits	Urban	Open road	Motorway
Car	50 kph	90  kph	130 kph
Towing	50 kph	80 kph	80 kph
Traffic regulations
Essential equipment	Warning triangle, first aid kit
Minimum driving age	18 years
Drink-drive limit	Zero alcohol per 100ml blood
Child in front seat	Min 12 years/1.5m
Seat Belt	Compulsory in front at all times and in rear outside towns
Motorcyclists	Must wear crash helmet and use headlamp at all times
Emergency telephone numbers
Police	158
Fire	150
Ambulance	155

Extracted from Haynes Glovebox guide DRIVING ABROAD by Robert Davies. This authoritive guide provides a wealth of information on all aspects of driving abroad. Order from www.haynes.co.uk