Truck Driving Bans in the Czech Republic 2026 Next ban

Data verified: 2026-07-04 · local time: 21:20

Is there a truck ban in Czechia today?

No ban is active right now. The next ban window: Sun 18 Oct from 13:00 (local time).

In the Czech Republic, trucks over 7.5 t gross vehicle weight (GVW) may not drive on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 22:00 on motorways and class I roads. From 1 July to 31 August an additional summer regime applies on the same network: Fridays 17:00–21:00 and Saturdays 07:00–13:00. The legal basis is § 43 of Act No. 361/2000 Sb. on road traffic.

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Next ban windows (7 days)

Date	From	Until	Details
Sun 18 Oct	13:00	22:00	Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round; trucks >7.5t)

Weekly ban rules

Rule	When	Hours	Where	Vehicles	Notes
Sunday and public holiday ban	Every Sunday and listed public holidays, year-round	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads	Trucks over 7.5 t GVW	When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the two rules overlap in the same 13:00–22:00 window.
Summer Friday ban	Every Friday, 1 July – 31 August	17:00–21:00	Motorways and class I roads, including D1, D2, D5, D8 and D11	Trucks over 7.5 t GVW
Summer Saturday ban	Every Saturday, 1 July – 31 August	07:00–13:00	Motorways and class I roads, including D1, D2, D5, D8 and D11	Trucks over 7.5 t GVW

Ban dates 2026 (holidays)

Date	Day	Holiday	Hours	Scope
2026-01-01	Thursday	New Year's Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-04-06	Monday	Easter Monday	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-05-01	Friday	Labour Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-07-05	Sunday	Saints Cyril and Methodius Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-07-06	Monday	Jan Hus Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-11-17	Tuesday	Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-12-24	Thursday	Christmas Eve	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-12-25	Friday	Christmas Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads
2026-12-26	Saturday	St. Stephen's Day	13:00–22:00	Motorways and class I roads

Seasonal bans

Summer holiday ban — 1 July – 31 August 2026, Fridays 17:00–21:00, Saturdays 07:00–13:00

Applies to trucks over 7.5 t GVW on motorways and class I roads. The Sunday and public holiday ban (13:00–22:00) continues to apply during this period. Summer Friday ban dates 2026: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July and 7, 14, 21, 28 August. Summer Saturday ban dates 2026: 4, 11, 18, 25 July and 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August.

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Exemptions

Combined rail/road or barge/road transport, for the journey to the nearest suitable loading or unloading terminal
Vehicles used for loading or unloading aircraft, ships or trains
Postal transport vehicles
Empty journeys directly related to exempt transport operations
Vehicles needed for natural disaster or emergency response
Vehicles of the armed forces, police and fire brigade
Vehicles carrying temperature-sensitive chemical substances liable to change or crystallise
Vehicles used for driver training

Fines

Driving during a ban period: from CZK 5,000 (about €200)

Transit timing

The Czech Republic is a major transit country between Germany, Slovakia, Austria and Poland, so the Sunday and summer restrictions affect international dispatch timing. Plan around 5–6 July (Saints Cyril and Methodius Day followed by Jan Hus Day), 17 November and the 24–26 December period, when consecutive ban days can interrupt cross-border journeys.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a truck ban in Czechia today?

No ban is active right now. The next ban window: Sun 18 Oct from 13:00 (local time).

Are trucks allowed to drive on Sundays in the Czech Republic?

Not during the ban window. Trucks over 7.5 t GVW may not drive on motorways and class I roads on Sundays from 13:00 to 22:00.

Which trucks are affected by the Czech driving ban?

Trucks over 7.5 t permissible gross vehicle weight. Unlike Germany, the Czech rule is defined by the 7.5 t threshold, not by every truck-trailer combination regardless of weight.

When is the Czech summer truck ban in 2026?

From 1 July to 31 August 2026, on Fridays from 17:00 to 21:00 and Saturdays from 07:00 to 13:00, on motorways and class I roads including D1, D2, D5, D8 and D11.

Does the Czech Republic have a public holiday truck ban?

Yes. On the nine public holidays with a ban in 2026, trucks over 7.5 t GVW may not drive from 13:00 to 22:00, the same window as on Sundays.

What is the fine for violating the Czech truck driving ban?

Fines start at CZK 5,000 (about €200). Further penalties can follow if other road-traffic offences are identified during the stop.

Which roads are covered by the ban?

The ban applies on motorways and class I roads. Key international corridors include D1, D2, D5, D8 and D11. Roads of class II and III are not covered by the general ban.