Cycling rules in Czechia (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Under 18s must wear a helmet when riding or carried on a bicycle. Cyclists need a white front light and a red rear light in poor visibility. Holding a phone while riding is banned, and a cyclist may not ride after drinking alcohol.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Helmet for adultsCycling on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Helmet for childrenCycling on public roads | A person under 18 riding or carried on a bicycle must wear an approved protective helmet, correctly fitted and fastened on the head. [1] |
| Lights and reflectorsCycling on public roads | In reduced visibility a cyclist must ride with a white headlight shining forward and a red rear light, steady or flashing. On a well and continuously lit road a white flashing lamp may replace the headlight. [1] |
| Phone use while cyclingCycling on public roads | A driver may not hold a phone or other speaking or recording device, in the hand or in any other way, while driving a vehicle. A bicycle is a non-motorised vehicle and its rider a driver under the Act. [1] |
| Alcohol limit when cyclingCycling on public roads | A driver may not drink alcohol while driving, and may not drive immediately after drinking or at a time when still possibly under the influence. A cyclist is a driver under the Act. No figure is given in these paragraphs. [1] |
Notes
- The official legal database could not be read, so nothing was verified.
- The Act names lights only. Reflector rules are in a separate decree that was not read.
- Measured limits and penalties are in other rules that were not read.
Sources
- e-Sbírka (open data): Zákon č. 361/2000 Sb., o provozu na pozemních komunikacích (zákon o silničním provozu), znění účinné od 1. 1. 2026 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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