Driving and Motorcycling
Travelling by car is not the most relaxing way to tour the country; increased vehicle ownership in the Republic has made major roads fast and busy, plus signposting is poor and potholes ubiquitous. Speed limits are 130kph on motorways, 90kph on other roads, and 50kph in all cities, towns and villages. Seat belts are compulsory at all times, and you are not allowed to drink any alcohol if you're driving. If you want to travel on any motorway within the Czech Republic, you'll need a motorway tax sticker ( dalnicni znamka ). This currently costs 800kc a year for a car (buses, caravans and lorries are much more expensive) and is available from all border crossings, post offices and petrol stations. Fuel is fairly cheap by European standards; natural is the word used for lead-free petrol. If you break down, dial 154. The major car rental firms currently charge around GBP250/$400 per week for a small car with unlimited mileage, though local firms offer much more reasonable rates.
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