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Parking violations
A new
parking code took effect on January 1st 2020, Act no. 77/2019. According to the
new code, fines can be levied for the following parking violations:
A new parking code took effect on
January 1st 2020, Act no. 77/2019. According to the new code, fines can be
levied for the following parking violations:
Violation of the prohibition
against stopping or parking a vehicle designated by the traffic sign „parking
prohibited“ (Item C, Paragraph 1, Article 109) (B21.11)
Violation of the prohibition
against stopping or parking a vehicle designated by the traffic sign „stopping
prohibited“ (Item C, Paragraph 1, Article 109) (B24.11)
Violation of the prohibition
against stopping or parking a vehicle designated by a traffic sign indicating
the prohibited area. (Item C, Paragraph 1, Article 109) (B22.11)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle within 5m of a pedestrian crossing. (Item A, Paragraph 1, Article 29)
(D02.11)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle on an intersection, or within 5 meters from the nearest divider of a
traffic lane on a cross street. (Item B, Paragraph 1, Article 29)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
public transport, within 15 meters from the sign designating the space. . (Item
B, Paragraph 2, Article 29) (D09.21)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
the disabled. (Item A, Paragraph 2, Article 29) (D01.21 and D01.11. indicated
with a subsign J11.11).
Parking or stopping of motorised
vehicles is prohibited in spaces not intended for motorised traffic, including
sidewalks, pedestrian paths, pedestrian zones, bicycle lanes or bicycle paths,
unless otherwise decided in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 84. The same
applies to traffic dividers, green areas, and other similar locations.
(Paragraph 3, Article 28)
Other, in accordance with Artcle
84 and Paragraph 1, Article 86. (Item D and E, Paragraph 1, Article 109)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
taxis, trucks or public transport. (Item C, Paragraph 2. Article 29)
(D09-11)-Taxi
Motorised vehicles may not be
parked on living streets, outside designated parking spaces. (Paragraph 2,
Article 9) (D14.11)
Vehicles may only be parked on
the right side of a road. On roads with one-way traffic, other rules may be put
in place, accordingly Paragraph 1, Article 94 (Paragraph 2, Article 28)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle in such a way that it obscures traffic signs or traffic lights. (Item
C, Paragraph 1, Article 29)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle in a road tunnel, under a bridge or on a bridge, except where space
is specifically provided for the purpose. (Item D, Paragraph 1, Article 29)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle on a blind rise or - turn or other places where view of oncoming
traffic is limited. (Item E, Paragraph 1, Article 29)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle where a road is divided into lanes with a solid centre- or dividing
line or so near such a line as to make driving in the correct lane difficult.
(Item CF Paragraph 1, Article 29)
It is prohibited to stop or park
a vehicle in a roundabout. (Item G,
Paragraph 1, Article 29)
Excepting the designated vehicles,
it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for taxis,
trucks or public transport. (Item C, Paragraph 1, Article 29) (D01.32)-Trucks
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
taxis, trucks or public transport (Item C, Paragraph 1, Article 29)
(D01.32)-Public Transport
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
charging an electric vehicle. (Item D, Paragraph 2, Article 29) (D01.34)
Excepting the designated vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for police vehicles. (Item E Paragraph 2, Article 29)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
ambulances. (Item E, Paragraph 2, Article 29) (D01.37)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
bicycles. (Item F, Paragraph 2, Article 29) (D01.41)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
motorcycles. (Item G, Paragraph 2, Article 29)
Excepting the designated
vehicles, it is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle in a space designated for
automobiles. (Item H, Paragraph 2,
Article 29) (D01.33)
It is prohibited to park a
vehicle in such a way that it, wholly or partially, blocks the driveway of a
house or real estate. (Item A, Paragraph 3, Article 29)
It is prohibited to park a
vehicle beside another vehicle parked on the side of road, except if that
vehicle is a bicycle or motorised scooter. (Item B, Paragraph 3, Article 29)
It is prohibited to park a
vehicle in the turn-around area of a cul-de-sac. (Item C, Paragraph 3, Article
29)
It is prohibited to park a
vehicle in such a way that it blocks access to another vehicle, or the moving
of said vehicle. (Item D, Paragraph 3, Article 29)
It is prohibited to park a
vehicle in front of a fire hydrant. (Item E, Paragraph 3, Article 29)
The highway authority or, where applicable, the landowner, may, after
consulting with the police, prohibit the parking of trailers, boats,
recreational vehicles and other such modes of transport on streets and parking
areas where they are considered to pose a nuisance or unsanitary or hazardous
conditions. (Paragraph 4, Article 29)