Petrol (Natural 95/98/100) and diesel (Nafta) are readily available. LPG is also widely available. When filling up with LPG, the Italian connection (dish) is used. Petrol stations are often open from Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 20:00 and on Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00. Along the main roads and in large cities, petrol stations are usually open 24 hours seven days a week. The Czech Republic also has a restricted number of LPG terminals available.

Most charging stations can be found in and around the large cities. Plan your visit wisely.

Low beam lights (or daytime running lamps) are mandatory during the day. At equivalent crossings, traffic from the right has right of way. Traffic on the roundabout has right of way if so indicated by traffic signs; otherwise traffic from the right has right of way. Caution! Trams always have right of way. Drivers may only call handsfree. Children shorter than 1.35 metres and lighter than 36 kg must be in a child’s seat. You may use the function of your navigation software that warns of speed cameras or average speed checks. From around 1 November through 31 March, winter tyres are mandatory under winter circumstances (snow chains may be made mandatory).

If traffic jams form, keep to the right or left as far as possible so that a lane that is at least 3 metres wide is created in the middle for emergency vehicles. Parking in a narrow street is prohibited unless there is still at least 6 metres left for other traffic. Parking by a yellow solid line is prohibited.

A warning triangle, a safety vest, first-aid box and spare tyre (or tyre repair kit) are mandatory in the car. It is recommended that there be safety vests present for all passengers. Having replacement light bulbs available is also recommended.

A motorhome or car-caravan combination may be a maximum of 4 metres high, 2.55 metres wide and 18.75 metres long (the caravan itself may be a maximum of 12 metres long).
With a motorhome or car-caravan combination that is more than 3.5 tonnes or longer than 7 metres, you may only drive in the two right-most lanes on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction.

A bicycle helmet is mandatory for children under 18. Calling or texting while cycling is prohibited. Cyclists may not smoke either. Children under 7 years of age must be transported in a child’s seat with footrests by someone at least 16 years old. Children who are under 10 years of age and cycling must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years old. Cycling side-by-side is prohibited.

Most Czechian motorways require a vignette. These vignettes can be purchased for ten days, for a month and for one year. Vignettes can be purchased at the border, at post offices and major petrol stations. A caravan or trailer does not require a separate vignette.
For more information: motorway.cz.
Vehicles (including motorhomes) over 3.5 tonnes pay toll per kilometre driven, using an electronic toll box. For more information: mytocz.eu/en.
Motorways without toll can be recognised by an additional sign with a vignette crossed out or with the text ‘Bez poplatku’ (no charge).

Place your warning triangle on the motorway at least 100 metres (or else 50 metres) behind the car if it forms an obstacle for the other traffic. The driver must wear a safety vest. If you have had a breakdown, call the alarm number of your breakdown assistance insurer. You can also call a Czech emergency breakdown service: +420 261 104 345 or 1230 (UAMK) or +420 222 551 144 or 1214 (ACCR).
If there is an accident resulting in physical injury or material damage amounting to more than € 4,000, you are required to call the police.
If there is visible damage to the car, ask for a police report; this will be needed at the border on your way home.

In the Czech Republic, camping evokes a feeling of nostalgia because the Czechs often still camp in tents. But the amenities at campsites are becoming more extensive. More and more campsites have clearly defined pitches. Electric power is available almost everywhere.
An increasing number of campsites offer wifi for their guests.
Free camping (outside of campsites) is prohibited. Checking this can be strict, especially in the national parks.
The number of service stations for motorhomes is increasing.
Staying overnight in a caravan, motorhome or car outside of a campsite is prohibited.
The number of special motorhome pitches outside of campsites is growing.

In historic inner cities, you must be especially cautious when driving among the trams. Please take into account that cobblestones can be very slippery when wet. Tip! It is a handy idea to park outside of Prague’s busy centre at ‘transferia’ (P+R, park and ride), from where it is possible to travel quickly and inexpensively to the city centre using public transportation.