Road sign Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users. The earliest signs were simple wooden or stone milestones. Later, signs with directional arms were introduce ...

s in the

Czech Republic The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...

are regulated by the Ministry of Transport and the

police The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by a state, with the aim to enforce the law, to ensure the safety, health and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder. Their lawful powers include arrest and th ...

. The signs are nearly the same as the European norm, but with small changes (e.g., the text is in

Czech Czech may refer to: * Anything from or related to the Czech Republic, a country in Europe ** Czech language ** Czechs, the people of the area ** Czech culture ** Czech cuisine * One of three mythical brothers, Lech, Czech, and Rus' Places * Czech, ...

, some differences in colour). The law governing the road signs is Decree number 30/2001 Sb., many times amended, and replaced by decree 294/2015 Sb., in force since 1 January 2016. Czech road signs depict people with realistic (as opposed to stylized) silhouettes.

Dimensions (mm)

Warning signs

Czech Republic road sign A 1a.svg, A 1a: Bend to the right Czech Republic road sign A 1b.svg, A 1b: Bend to the left Czech Republic road sign A 2a.svg, A 2a: Double bend, first to the right Czech Republic road sign A 2b.svg, A 2b: Double bend, first to the left Czech Republic road sign A 3.svg, A 3: Intersection Czech Republic road sign A 4.svg, A 4: Intersection with a roundabout Czech Republic road sign A 5a.svg, A 5a: Steep descent Czech Republic road sign A 5b.svg, A 5b: Steep ascent Czech Republic road sign A 6a.svg, A 6a: Road narrows from both sides Czech Republic road sign A 6b.svg, A 6b: Road narrows from one side Czech Republic road sign A 7a.svg, A 7a: Uneven road Czech Republic road sign A 7b.svg, A 7b: Speed bumps Czech Republic road sign A 8.svg, A 8: Slippery road Czech Republic road sign A 9.svg, A 9: Two-way traffic Czech Republic road sign A 10.svg, A 10: Traffic signaled Czech Republic road sign A 11.svg, A 11: Pedestrian crossing Czech Republic road sign A 12a.svg, A 12a: Pedestrians Czech Republic road sign A 12.svg, A 12b: Children CZ-A12c Osoby na osobních přepravnících (2016).jpg, A 12c: Persons on personal transporters Czech Republic road sign A 13.svg, A 13: Animals for e.g (cow) Czech Republic road sign A 14.svg, A 14: Animals for e.g (deer) A15 CZ.svg, Roadworks Czech Republic road sign A 16.svg, A 16: Side winds Czech Republic road sign A 17.svg, A 17: Loose chippings Czech Republic road sign A 18.svg, A 18: Falling rocks Czech Republic road sign A 19.svg, A 19: Cyclists Czech Republic road sign A 20.svg, A 20: Aircraft Czech Republic road sign A 21.svg, A 21: Tunnel Czech Republic road sign A 22.svg, A 22: Other danger Czech Republic road sign A 23.svg, A 23: Queue Czech Republic road sign A 24.svg, A 24: Slippery ice Czech Republic road sign A 25.svg, A 25: Tramway A26 CZ.svg, A 26: Foggy A27 CZ.svg, A 27: Accident Czech Republic road sign A 28.svg, A 28: Soft verge Czech Republic road sign A 29.svg, A 29:

Level crossing A level crossing is an intersection where a railway line crosses a road, path, or (in rare situations) airport runway, at the same level, as opposed to the railway line crossing over or under using an overpass or tunnel. The term a ...

with gates or barriers Czech Republic road sign A 30.svg, A 30:

without gates or barriers Czech road sign A31a.svg, A 31a: Distance marker (240 m) Czech road sign A31b.svg, A 31b: Distance marker (160 m) A31c.svg, A 31c: Distance marker (80 m) Czech Republic road sign A 32a.svg, A 32a: Warning cross for single-track railway crossing A32b CZ.svg, A 32b: Warning cross, multiple-track railway crossing Czech Republic road sign A 33.svg, A 33: Opening or swing bridge Czech Republic road sign A 34.svg, A 34: Quayside or riverbank ahead

Priority signs

Czech Republic road sign P 1.svg, P 1: Junction with minor roads CZ-P02 Hlavní pozemní komunikace.svg, P 2: Priority road CZ-P03 Konec hlavní pozemní komunikace.svg, P 3: End of priority road Czech Republic road sign P 4.svg, P 4: Give way P05 CZ.svg, P 5: Give way to trams Czech Republic road sign P 6.svg, P 6: Stop and give way P07 CZ.svg, P 7: Oncoming vehicles have priority P08 CZ.svg, P 8: Priority over oncoming vehicles

Prohibitive or restrictive signs

CZ road sign B-1.svg, B 1: No entry for vehicles (both directions) CZ road sign B-2.svg, B 2: No entry for vehicles B03acr.jpg, B 3: No entry for vehicles, except motorcycles B04cr.jpg, B 4: No lorries B05cr.jpg, B 5: No buses B06cr.jpg, B 6: No agricultural vehicles B07cr.jpg, B 7: No motorcycles B08cr.jpg, B 8: No cycles B09cr.jpg, B 9: No horse-drawn vehicles B10cr.jpg, B 10: No handcart B11cr.jpg, B 11: No motor vehicles B12cr.jpg, B 12: No entry to the vehicles indicated B13cr.jpg, B 13: No vehicles heavier than indicated B14cr.jpg, B 14: No vehicles with axle weight greater than indicated B15cr.jpg, B 15: No vehicles wider than indicated B16cr.jpg, B 16: No vehicles taller than indicated B17cr.jpg, B 17: No vehicles or combinations longer than indicated B18cr.jpg, B 18: No vehicles carrying hazardous cargo B19cr.jpg, B 19: No vehicles carrying cargo that may cause water pollution B20acr.jpg, B 20a: Speed limit B20bcr.jpg, B 20b: End of speed limit B21a.svg, B 21a: No overtaking B21bcr.jpg, B 21b: End of no-overtaking zone B22a.svg, B 22a: No overtaking by lorries B22bcr.jpg, B 22b: End of no-overtaking zone for lorries B23acr.jpg, B 23a: No use of audible warning signals B23bcr.jpg, B 23b: End of no audible warnings zone B24acz.jpg, B 24a: No right turn B24bcz.jpg, B 24b: No left turn B25cr.jpg, B 25: No turning in the road CZ road sign B-26.svg, B 26: End of all prohibitions Czech Republic road sign B 27.svg, B 27: Obligation to stop CZ road sign B-28.svg, B 28: No stopping CZ road sign B-29.svg, B 29: No parking B30cr.jpg, B 30: No pedestrians CZ-B30a Zákaz vjezdu osob na osobních přepravnících (2016).jpg, B 30a: No entry to persons on personal transporters B31cr.jpg, B 31: No animal riders Czech_Republic_road_sign_B_32.svg, B 32: Other prohibition B33cr.jpg, B 33: No vehicles towing trailers B34cr.jpg, B 34: Minimum distance between vehicles

Mandatory signs

Czech Republic road sign C 1.svg, C 1: Roundabout Czech Republic road sign C 2.svg, C 2a: Proceed straight PZ-C3 Příkazová značka C3 Směr vpravo.svg, C 2b: Turn right ahead C02ccr.jpg, C 2c: Turn left ahead C02dcr.jpg, C 2d: Proceed straight or right only C02ecr.jpg, C 2e: Proceed straight or left only C02fcr - Přikázaný směr jízdy vlevo a vpravo.svg, C 2f: Turn left or right only C03acr.jpg, C 3a: Turn right here C03bcr.jpg, C 3b: Turn left here C04acr.jpg, C 4a: Pass on right C04bcr.jpg, C 4b: Pass on left C04ccr.jpg, C 4c: Pass either side C5a-PRIZN.svg, C 5a:

Snow chains Snow chains, or tire chains, are devices fitted to the tires of vehicles to provide increased traction when driving through snow and ice. Snow chains attach to the drive wheels of a vehicle or special systems deploy chains which swing under ...

compulsory C5b-PRIZN.svg, C 5b: End of compulsory snow chains zone C06acr.jpg, C 6a: Minimum speed limit C06bcr.jpg, C 6b: End of minimum speed limit C07acr.jpg, C 7a: Pedestrian path C07bcr.jpg, C 7b: End of pedestrian path Cyklostezka bicycle road sign.svg, C 8a:

Cycleway Cycling infrastructure is all infrastructure cyclists are allowed to use. Bikeways include bike paths, bike lanes, cycle tracks, rail trails and, where permitted, sidewalks. Roads used by motorists are also cycling infrastructure, except wher ...

C08bcr.jpg, C 8b: End of cycleway C09acr.jpg, C 9a: Shared pedestrian and cycle path C09bcr.jpg, C 9b: End of shared pedestrian and cycle path C10acr.jpg, C 10a: Separated pedestrian and cycle path C10bcr.jpg, C 10b: End of separated pedestrian and cycle path C11acr.jpg, C 11a: Bridle path C11bcr.jpg, C 11b: End of bridle path C12acr.jpg, C 12a: Indicated vehicles may use only this lane C12bcr.jpg, C 12b: Indicated vehicles may use only this lane – end C13acr.jpg, C 13a: Use headlights C13bcr.jpg, C 13b: Use headlights – end of zone C14acr.jpg, C 14a: Other command C14bcr.jpg, C 14b: End of other command CZ-C15a Zimní výbava.png, C 15a: Winter equipment CZ-C15b Zimní výbava - konec.png, C 15b: Winter equipment – end

Direction, position or indication signs

File:IS01acr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via expressway-ring road (single destination) (old) File:IS01bcr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via expressway-ring road (two destinations) (old) File:IS01ccr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via expressway (single destination) (old) File:IS01dcr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via expressway (two destinations) (old) File:IS02acr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via road for motor vehicles File:IS02bcr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via road for motor vehicles (two destination) (old) File:IS02ccr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via road for motor vehicles (single destination) (old) File:IS02dcr.jpg, Route indicator with direction via road for motor vehicles s (two destinations) (old) File:IS03acr.jpg, Route indicator (single destination) File:IS03bcr.jpg, Route indicator (two destinations) File:IS03ccr.jpg, Route indicator (single destination) File:IS03dcr.jpg, Route indicator (two destinations) File:IS04acr.jpg, Local route indicator (single destination) File:IS04bcr.jpg, Local route indicator (two destinations) File:IS04ccr.jpg, Local route indicator (single destination) File:IS04dcr.jpg, Local route indicator (two destinations) File:IS05cr.jpg, Route indicator to specific destination (airport) File:IS09acr.jpg, Advance sign for junction File:IS9b.svg, Advance sign for roundabout File:IS09ccr.jpg, Advance sign for restriction File:IS09dcr.jpg, Route indicator avoiding restriction File:IS09ecr.jpg, Route indicator avoiding restricted turn File:IS10a.svg, Signboard – change of driving direction File:IS10b.svg, Signboard – change of driving direction File:IS10c.svg, Signboard – change direction File:IS10e.svg, Signboard – change of driving direction with indicated restriction File:IS11a.svg, Advance sign for route avoiding restriction File:IS11bcr.jpg, Diverted traffic for indicated destination File:IS11ccr.jpg, Diverted traffic File:IS11dcr.jpg, Diverted traffic for indicated route File:IS12acr.jpg, Community (speed limit 50 km/h implied) File:IS12bcr.jpg, End of Community (speed limit 90 km/h implied) File:IS13cr.jpg, Route confirmation near destination File:IS14cr.jpg, Regional border File:IS15acr.jpg, Worded sign (name of a river the road crosses) File:IS15bcr.jpg, Worded sign (name of a tunnel, length 2000 m) File:CZ traffic sign IS16a - D5.svg, Highway (D5) File:CZ traffic sign IS16a - D46.svg, Highway (D46) File:SilniceI4.svg, I class road (or expressway while marked) File:SilniceI57.svg, I class road (or expressway while marked) File:SilniceII302.svg, II class road File:CZ traffic sign IS17 - E50.svg, E-road indicator File:IS18acr.jpg,

milestone A milestone is a numbered marker placed on a route such as a road, railway line, canal or boundary. They can indicate the distance to towns, cities, and other places or landmarks; or they can give their position on the route relative to so ...

("kilometrestone") File:IS18bcr.jpg,

("kilometrestone"); nearest

emergency phone An emergency telephone is a phone specifically provided for making calls to emergency services and is most often found in a place of special danger or where it is likely that there will be a need to make emergency calls. It is also sometimes kn ...

ahead File:IS19bcr.jpg, Route indicator for cycles (two destinations) File:IS19ccr.jpg, Route indicator for cycles (single destination) File:IS19dcr.jpg, Route indicator for cycles (two destinations) File:IS20cr.jpg, Advance sign for crossing for cycles File:IS21acr.jpg, Cycle route (16) File:IS21bcr.jpg, Cycle route (3) File:IS22bcr.jpg, Street name File:IS23cr.jpg, Cultural or tourist destination File:IS24acr.jpg, Direction to cultural or tourist destination File:IS24b.jpg, Distance and direction to cultural or tourist destination

Informational, facilities or service signs maker signs, etc.

File:IP01acr.jpg, Circular route (old) File:IP01bcr.jpg, Turn to follow circular route (old) File:IP2-INFZN.svg, Speed bumps File:IP03cr.jpg, Underpass or elevated walkway File:IP04acr.jpg, One-way traffic File:IP04bcr.jpg, One-way street File:IP05cr.jpg, Recommended speed (70 km/h) File:IP06cr.jpg, Pedestrian crossing File:IP07cr.jpg, Cycle crossing File:IP8a-INFZN.svg, Tunnel File:IP8b-INFZN.svg, End of tunnel File:IP9-INFZN.svg, Emergency parking File:CZ road sign IP-10a.svg, No through road (dead end) File:CZ-IP11a Parkoviště.svg, Parking File:IP11bcr.jpg, Parking (at right angles or diagonal to traffic) File:IP11ccr.jpg, Parking (in line with traffic) File:IP11dcr.jpg, Parking on the pavement (at right angles or diagonal to traffic) File:IP11ecr.jpg, Parking on the pavement (in line with traffic) File:IP11fcr.jpg, Parking partly on the pavement (at right angles or diagonal to traffic) File:IP11gcr.jpg, Parking partly on the pavement (in line with traffic) File:IP12cr.jpg, Reserved parking File:IP13acr.jpg, Covered parking File:IP13bcr.jpg, Parking with permit (disc) File:IP13ccr.jpg, Metered parking File:IP13dcr.jpg,

Park and ride A park and ride, also known as incentive parking or a commuter lot, is a parking lot with public transport connections that allows commuters and other people heading to city centres to leave their vehicles and transfer to a bus, rail system ( ...

File:CZ traffic sign IZ1a.svg, Expressway (speed limit 130 km/h implied, 80 km/h in city) File:CZ traffic sign IZ1b.svg, End of expressway (speed limit 90 km/h implied) File:CZ traffic sign IZ2a.svg, Road for motor vehicles (speed limit 110 km/h implied, 80 km/h in city) File:CZ traffic sign IZ2b.svg, End of road for motor vehicles (speed limit 90 km/h implied) File:IP16.svg, Lane arrangement File:IP17.svg, Lane arrangement File:IP18a.svg, Number of lanes increases File:IP18b.svg, Number of lanes decreases File:IP18ccr.jpg, Crawler lane File:IP19cr.jpg, Lanes diverge File:IP20a.svg, Bus lane File:IP20b.svg, End of bus lane File:IP21a.svg, Restrictions in lane File:IP22.svg, Caution, change of arrangement (end of priority way) File:IP23a.svg, Drive left around tram File:IP23b.svg, Drive left alongside tramway File:Czech Republic road sign IP 24.svg, Escape lane (in case of brake failure) File:IP25a.svg, Zone having the restriction indicated File:IP25b.svg, End of zone having the restriction indicated File:IP26a.svg, Residential area (speed limit 20km/h implied) File:IP26b.svg, End of residential area (end of speed limit 20km/h implied) File:IP27acr.jpg, Pedestrian zone (supply may enter in indicated times) File:IP27bcr.jpg, End of pedestrian zone File:CZ-IP28b Nejvyšší dovolené rychlosti (2016 - verze 2015-07-31).jpg, Maximum speed limits (passenger cars only) File:IP29cr.jpg, Merge in turn File:IJ01cr.jpg, Police File:IJ02cr.jpg, Hospital File:CZ road sign IJ-3.svg,

First aid First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery. It includes initial in ...

File:CZ road sign IJ-4a.svg, A (bus, tram, trolleybus) stop File:CZ road sign IJ-4b.svg, A bus stop File:IJ04ccr.jpg, Bus stop File:IJ04dcr.jpg, Tram stop File:IJ04ecr.jpg, Trolleybus stop File:CZ road sign IJ-5.svg, Information File:IJ06cz.jpg, Telephone File:IJ07cr.jpg, Filling station File:IJ08cr.jpg, Repair shop File:IJ09cr.jpg, Vehicle inspection station File:IJ10cr.jpg, Hotel or motel File:CZ-IJ11a Restaurace.svg, Eatery File:IJ11bcr.jpg, Café File:IJ12cr.jpg, Restroom File:IJ13cr.jpg, Rest stop File:IJ14acr.jpg, Camp site File:IJ14bcr.jpg, Caravan site File:IJ14ccr.jpg, Caravan and camp site File:IJ15cr.jpg, Radio station {{Traffic signs