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THE CZECH PENALTY POINT SYSTEM

The Czech penalty point system

Table of Penalty Points

Traffic Offences

Number of Penalty Points

Driving a vehicle without the relevant driving license category

7

Driving while in an unfit state due to the use of alcohol or drugs category

7

Refusing to undergo a breath test on alcohol

7

Refusing a medical examination to ascertain whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol, in the case of a positive breath test

7

Refusing a medical examination to ascertain whether a driver is under the influence of a drug

7

Causing a traffic accident with fatality or serious injury by violating the duties of a driver

7

Not stopping a vehicle, or not reporting the accident to the Police, or not returning to the spot of the accident after either calling the emergency services, or after reporting the accident, if, during the accident, a person was killed, injured or the material damage caused was over 50,000 CzK

7

Driving immediately after taking, or while still under the influence of, drugs or alcohol, if driver is still unfit to drive when the BAC is higher than 0.3 pro mille

6

Overtaking when prohibited

6

Making a U-turn or reversing on a motorway or highway when prohibited

6

Crossing a railway crossing when prohibited

6

Driving a vehicle when the driver’s license has been withdrawn

6

Driving a vehicle in a technical condition which could seriously endanger other road users

5

Driving a vehicle without valid certificate of professional competence

5

Driving a vehicle without valid medical certificate

5

Driving 40 km/h or more over the speed limit in urban areas, or 50 km/h or more over the speed limit outside urban areas

5

Not stopping the vehicle for a stop signal or for a stop signal given by a person appointed to stop vehicles

5

Not giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing

4

Endangering a pedestrian when turning into a road

4

Endangering a pedestrian when turning into a place off a road, or when entering a road, or when making a U turn, or reversing likewise

4

Not giving way when specified

4

Not making prescribed stops when driving or driving longer than prescribed

4

Driving a vehicle that has a number plate different from the officially issued registration number

4

Failing to stop in case of road accident where the material damage to property is under 50,000 CzK, or failing to exchange data on vehicles involved in the accident, or failing to report the accident to the police or leaving the spot of an accident when prohibited, or not returning back to the spot after contacting the emergency services or providing aid, or after reporting the accident to the police

3

Holding a telephone or other voice or recording device when driving

3

Driving 20 km/h or more over speed limit in urban areas, or driving 30 km/h or more outside of urban areas

3

Failing to stop in front of a pedestrian crossing when prescribed

3

Endangering other driver when changing lanes

3

Driving when under the influence of alcohol when the BAC is lower or equivalent to 0.3 pro mille

3

Exceeding the permitted weight of a vehicle

3

Driving on the tram lane where prohibited

2

Not wearing a seatbelt or a helmet when prescribed

2

Not transporting a child in a child restraint device or using the seat belt

2

Not marking an obstacle in traffic caused by the driver

2

Driving a vehicle on days when prohibited

2

Driving up to 20 km/h over speed limit in urban areas, or driving up to 30 km/h outside urban areas

2

Driving a vehicle or a tandem vehicle on a motorway or highway if the construction or technical state do not allow the vehicle a minimum speed specified in § 35 1)

1

Driving in a lane for other traffic where prohibited

1

Breaking the specific regulations for the consistent use of lights on a vehicle

1

Not heeding the prohibitory signs or signs with a blue circle, excluding the above cases of exceeding the speed limits, or not heeding the signs No Overtaking or Not Stopping or No Waiting

1

Use of a blue light in an unauthorized situation

1

Use of a amber light in an unauthorized situation

1