Road safety and law enforcement updates in Slovakia and Czech Republic

Various road safety and law enforcement updates are reported across Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In Slovakia, new regulations coming in September will impose stricter penalties for significant speeding, with fines reaching up to 1,300 euros and potential driving bans for those exceeding limits by more than 50 km/h in municipalities or 60 km/h outside them. Additionally, drivers face high fines of nearly 800 euros for exceeding speed limits by 11 km/h at specific weight control stations.

In the Trnava region, police have launched a prevention campaign targeting motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, with a specific focus on protecting vulnerable motorcyclists. In Košice, authorities warned that leaving car windows open can lead to theft and potential fines of 30 euros for failing to secure a vehicle.

In the Czech Republic, police in Plzeň are implementing high-security measures for the upcoming Pilsen Pride parade due to heightened risk levels. Meanwhile, in Havířov, an investigation is underway after a driver performed a dangerous overtaking maneuver near pedestrian crossings, endangering a driving school student on a motorcycle.