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Slovakia

Documentation

  • Proof of ID (Passport)

  • Full, valid driving licence* (Both Parts) 

  • Proof of Insurance (third party or above)

  • Proof of ownership (V5C Certificate)

  • IDP International Driving Permit

Personal & Vehicle Requirements

Equipment

  • Helmet

  • Headlamp beam deflectors

  • First aid kit.

  • Reflective jacket

Driving License

  • You must be 18 or over to drive a private vehicle

  • Driving licences (Photocard) issued in EU and EEA countries are accepted

Rules of the Road

Driving & Overtaking

  • Drive on the right and overtake on the left

Priority

  • Where no signs are used vehicles must give way to vehicles approaching from the right, otherwise obey road signs

  • Emergency vehicles (police, ambulance, army vehicles, etc.) have priority over other road users when using flashing lights and a siren

Warning of Approach

  • The use of the horn is only allowed in case of emergency, in order to avoid an accident flash your lights instead

Speed Limits

  • Built up areas

  • Local Roads

  • Intercity Roads

  • Motorways

     

  • 50

  • 80

  • 100

  • 120

     

Driving Penalties

  • The police can issue a fine but cannot collect on the spot

  • For serious incidents the police are allowed to confiscate vehicles of foreign motorists

  • Foreign motorists may have their license suspended by the police

Identifying Speed Camera Locations

  • No Restrictions

Parking Regulations

  • Parking is prohibited where it may obstruct other vehicles

  • Parking is only allowed on the right hand side of the road parallel with the kerb

  • Stopping for more than 5 mins is considered Parking

Parking Fines Enforcement

  • parking fines

  • Wheel clamps can be used in main towns

  • Vehicles causing obstruction will be towed away

Traffic Lights

  • The international three colour system is used

Drink & Drugs

  • The legal limit is 0.00%

Road Conditions & Tolls

  • The roads are generally in good condition

  • There are Toll Roads

Fuel

  • Most petrol stations are open from 0800 – 2000

  • Credit Cards are accepted

Emergencies

  • In case of breakdown or accident, drivers must use a warning triangle or hazard lights and stay close to the vehicle

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