Can I turn right on red on a bike in Czechia?
No — in Czechia you may not turn on red, even by bike. The cyclists-right-on-red rule rolling out in Vienna, Paris and German cities does not exist in Czech law — a red signal means stop for all drivers, cyclists included. The only legal path is the supplementary green arrow beside the light: when it shines together with red, you may turn right (car or bike) but must yield to vehicles in the flowing direction and pedestrians on the crossing. Running a red costs a cyclist an on-the-spot fine (lower bands than cars, no points) — and it's the top cause of serious bike-car crashes.
📋 The rules
- Red = stop for cyclists too; no Czech exception exists
- Supplementary green arrow: right turn allowed, yielding to everyone
- On cycle crossings you have priority only on green
- Small cyclist signals override the main lights where installed
- Dismounting and walking the crossing as a pedestrian is the legal workaround
🔓 Exceptions
- The supplementary green arrow shining with red (yield obligation)
- A police officer directing traffic overrides the signals
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Running a red on a bike: on-the-spot fine (car drivers face CZK 4,000–10,000 plus 6 points; cyclists get no points and lower bands). Cause a crash and the full liability is yours.
📎 Official sources
- Autoškoly.cz · Turning on red (CS) →
- Portál řidiče · The supplementary green arrow (CS) →
- Městem na kole · Vienna allows cyclists right on red (CS) →
❓ Frequently asked
Austria and Germany allow it. Czechia doesn't?
Correct — Vienna and German cities use special cyclist signs; Czech law has no such provision.
What does the green arrow mean?
Shining with red, you may turn right — yielding to all flowing traffic and pedestrians.
Does the small bike signal or the main light apply to me?
The small cyclist signal where installed; otherwise the main light.
Can I bypass the red via the crossing?
If you dismount and push the bike as a pedestrian, yes — riding across a pedestrian crossing is an offence.
What does running a red cost a cyclist?
An on-the-spot fine (no points); endangering pedestrians raises it substantially in proceedings.
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