Fines for the violations of road traffic regulations in Bratislava
Fines for the violations of road traffic regulations are large. Therefore, try to be a disciplined driver.
| Driving through a red light |
150 Euro |
| Driving on a road shoulder |
150 Euro |
| Pollution of environment |
70 Euro |
| Creating obstructions to traffic |
150 Euro |
| Insult of other road users by word or act |
120 Euro |
A foreign driver shall pay the fine at a bank within three days after the policeman has written the receipt.
Speed rate in Slovakia
When driving a rental car, carefully follow the road signs. In Slovakia, the speed infringement is regarded as a severe violation of the road traffic regulations. The standard speed rate is the following:
- The maximum speed allowed within the limits of population centers is 50 km/h
- It is allowed to accelerate to not more than 90 km/h outside population centers
- The speed shall not be more than 130 km/h on express roads.
The policemen, speed guns and cameras strictly follow the speed rate in the country.
Road traffic regulations in Slovakia
The road traffic regulations are usual for European drivers. However, there exist some nuances.
The road traffic regulations in Slovakia oblige drivers to turn the dim light on irrespective of the time of day, season and weather.
Safety is the most important thing. That is why all passengers inclusive of those who sit on rear seats shall be fastened.
Cost of fuel in Slovakia
In Slovakia, there are quite many fuel stations, especially near express roads. Practically all of them are non-automated. That is why you can pay for fuel both in cash and by credit card. The prices are similar at all fuel stations.
- One liter of fuel 95 costs 1.46 Euro
- The price for one liter of fuel 98 is 1.64 Euro
- One liter of diesel fuel costs 1.37 Euro.
There are also quite many gas stations. However, your car will be filled with gas only in case you have the document allowing you to drive a car with gas equipment.
Toll roads in Slovakia
There are very many toll roads in Slovakia. If you plan to use them, purchase vignettes beforehand. There are two types of vignettes. That is why choose the one suitable for you.
When purchasing this type of vignette, you gain the right to drive on all toll roads without any limitations within one calendar moth.
In case the time of your being in Slovakia is not so large, a 10-day vignette, which gives you a right to use all paid roads within 10 days, will be enough for you.
Whatever vignette you will choose, you are obliged to fasten it near the checkup certificate in the top right corner of the windscreen.
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