Speed limits in the Czech Republic
Speed limits in the Czech Republic vary depending on the type of road, and whether the road is within a settlement or not. The top speed limit is for motorways outside of settlements, whereas on regular roads within a settlement the speed limit is . outside of the settlement and other than motorway the speed limit is 90 km/h. Various other special restrictions are applied for certain types and weight categories of vehicle. Historical speed limits. On 29 January 1900, a government ordinance limited the speed of vehicles inside settlements to the velocity of  a hand-cantering horse. In 1935, the speed limit inside settlements was set at . Vehicles with two or more trailers were limited to 35 km/h, while trucks and buses were limited to . However, public buses could ask for an exception. A law in 1950 limited the speed in thick fog to and at level crossings to . An ordinance introduced in 1953 specified places where speed needs to be slow, "i.e." under 15 km/h: along processions, at pedestrian crossings, while the driver is entering the road, near buses or trams, near work places, while the road is oily or  while pedestrian traffic is dense. A law in 1960 limited the speed inside settlements between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. to . Buses and trucks over were limited outside settlements to . Also, in 1966, motorcycles were limited to 80 km/h. Long-distance buses were freed from limits. Towed automobiles were limited to 50 km/h. Speed limits were abolished on motorways ("dálnice"), even for trucks and motorcycles, in 1971. Furthermore, in 1976, all of the 50 km/h limits were increased to . The special limits for motorcycles, trucks and buses were repealed. The ordinance in 1979 was the first to  limit speeds outside of settlements. Cars were limited to and on motorways, long-distance buses to 90 km/h, motorcycles and trucks under to , trucks over 6000 kg and buses to . The limit of 60 km/h (only between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.) was kept for roads inside settlements. A limit of and on motorways was established in 1989 for vehicles under 3500 kg and for buses. Furthermore, motorcycles were limited to 90 km/h and all other motor vehicles were limited to . The speed inside settlements was limited and 80 km/h on motorways, including at night. Specially  signed pedestrian zones and house zones was introduced with a limit. Ordinance No. 223/1997 Sb., which took effect on October 1, 1997, reduced the settlement limit to and increased the motorway limit to , including for motorcycles. Current speed limits. As of 2019 on motorways ("dálnice") the speed limit is and on roads for motorcars ("silnice pro motorová vozidla") the speed limit is . In settlements, the speed limit is set to both on motorways and roads for motorcars. On regular roads, the speed limit is set to and the settlement limit is . Inside any settlement zone ("obytná zóna") marked by a  special blue sign and pedestrian zone ("pěší zóna") the speed limit is set to and drivers must give way to other vehicles when exiting them. Inside any cyclist zone ("cyklistická zóna") the speed limit is set to . There are special restrictions for certain kinds of vehicles, especially weighing over . The speed limit for towing with a rope or tow bar is . The speed limit when a car has chains on is . Minimum speed limits. No minimum speed limits are currently in place. Vehicles incapable of reaching the speed of are not allowed to enter motorways ("dálnice") and roads for motorcars  ("silnice pro motorová vozidla") .