Traffic Offenses & Points Table 2026 — Fines
Complete list of traffic offenses with penalty points and fines. Speeding, alcohol, phone use, red lights — including the July 2025 amendment.
Nearly a thousand drivers get penalty points every single day. Nine hundred and seventy-two — that's the average for 2024. The most common reason? Exceeding the speed limit in a built-up area by just 10 km/h. Drive at 50 instead of 40 in a 40 zone and you've got 2 points on your record. Three phone-behind-the-wheel offenses over a few years and you're walking for a year. Yet most drivers have no idea how many points each offense carries.
This article is a complete overview of all traffic offenses that carry penalty points. For each one you'll find the exact number of points, the on-the-spot fine, the fine in administrative proceedings, and any applicable driving ban. The tables are based on the annex to Act No. 361/2000 Coll. as amended by Act No. 271/2023 Coll. (effective January 1, 2024) and Act No. 130/2025 Coll. (effective July 1, 2025).
Quick summary:
- Since 2024 there are only 3 point categories: 2, 4, and 6 points
- Two 6-point offenses = 12 points = a year without your license ("two strikes and you're out")
- Most common offense: speeding by 10–19 km/h in a built-up area (29% of all offenses)
- From July 2025 a new offense: dangerous turning carries 4 points
How the Point Categories Work
Until the end of 2023, the point system had five tiers — 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 points. Nobody could keep track. The January 2024 reform (Act No. 271/2023 Coll.) simplified it to three categories. Every offense now falls into one of three groups by severity, and the point count is always even: 2, 4, or 6. If you want to understand the full mechanism in detail — how points are created, who records them, and how the whole system works from the start — check the How the Point System Works chapter.
The key thing: points add up. You start at zero and at 12 points you lose your license for at least a year. Two 6-point offenses and you're there. Three at 4 points — same result. That's why it pays to know how many points you're risking with every offense.
6-Point Offenses — Most Serious
Six points are for offenses where lives are at stake. Alcohol, drugs, driving the wrong way on a motorway, running a red light. These are situations where one bad decision can have fatal consequences — and the law reflects that. Fines for these offenses are the highest, and in many cases a driving ban is also imposed.
Two such offenses while your earlier points haven't yet been deducted mean an automatic 12 points. That's the "two strikes and you're out" principle that the 2024 reform intentionally introduced. Run two red lights, refuse two breath tests, exceed the speed limit by 40+ km/h in a built-up area twice — and you're handing in your license.
Two strikes and you're out
Two 6-point offenses = 12 points = a year without your license. Running two red lights or refusing two breath tests is enough. What happens at 12 points and how the process works is covered in the What Happens at 12 Points chapter.
| Offense | On-the-Spot Fine | Administrative Proceedings | Driving Ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol (above 0.3‰) | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Driving under the influence of drugs | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Inability to drive safely (fatigue, illness) | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Refusing an alcohol/drug test | — | CZK 25,000–75,000 | 18–36 months |
| Exceeding speed limit by 40+ km/h in a built-up area | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Exceeding speed limit by 50+ km/h outside a built-up area | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Running a red light | CZK 4,500–5,500 | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 4–6 months |
| Ignoring an officer's "Stop" command | CZK 4,500–5,500 | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 4–6 months |
| Illegal overtaking | CZK 4,500–5,500 | CZK 7,000–25,000 | — |
| Entering a railway crossing against a signal | CZK 4,500–5,500 | CZK 7,000–25,000 | — |
| U-turning/reversing/driving against traffic on a motorway | CZK 4,500–5,500 | CZK 7,000–25,000 | — |
| Endangering a pedestrian on a crossing | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Operating a vehicle unfit for road use | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Accident causing bodily harm or death | — | 2× the fine for the given offense | 6–36 months |
Notice the difference in fines. Refusing an alcohol test costs CZK 25,000 to 75,000 — more than actually driving under the influence. That's no accident. The law is designed to motivate you to cooperate with police. Refuse a breath test? You get the highest fine, the most points, and the longest driving ban.
4-Point Offenses — Moderately Serious
Four points cover offenses that are a step less dangerous than the 6-point ones but still represent a serious risk. Phone behind the wheel, failing to yield, exceeding the speed limit by 20–39 km/h in a built-up area, not wearing a seatbelt, or driving without a license.
Three times four is twelve. That's the "three strikes and you're out" principle. Police catch you with a phone behind the wheel three times over a few years and you've got the full count. That might sound like a lot — but 14% of all offenses in 2024 were phone use while driving. It's the second most common offense in the Czech Republic.
Since July 2025, a new offense has been added to the 4-point category — dangerous turning. If you endanger a vehicle behind you while turning, you'll get 4 points and a fine of CZK 2,500–3,500 on the spot (or CZK 4,000–10,000 in administrative proceedings). Previously, this was treated as a minor offense without points and a fine of up to CZK 2,000.
New since July 2025
Dangerous turning (endangering a vehicle behind you) carries 4 points since July 1, 2025. Previously it was handled without points and a fine of up to CZK 2,000. Act No. 130/2025 Coll.
| Offense | On-the-Spot Fine | Administrative Proceedings | Driving Ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving without a valid license | — | CZK 25,000–75,000 | 18–36 months |
| Driving with a suspended / confiscated license | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Foreign national driving despite a ban in the Czech Republic | — | CZK 25,000–75,000 | 18–36 months |
| Failing to stop after an accident | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 4–6 months |
| Leaving the scene of an accident | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 4–6 months |
| Exceeding speed limit by 20–39 km/h in a built-up area | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Exceeding speed limit by 30–49 km/h outside a built-up area | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Using a phone while driving | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Endangering/obstructing a pedestrian | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Failing to yield | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Dangerous turning (since July 1, 2025) | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Not wearing a seatbelt / missing child seat | CZK 1,500–2,000 | CZK 2,000–5,000 | — |
| Dangerous lane change | CZK 1,500–2,000 | CZK 2,000–5,000 | — |
| Riding a motorcycle/moped without a helmet | CZK 1,500–2,000 | CZK 2,000–5,000 | — |
Worth noting: leaving the scene of an accident and failing to stop after an accident carry "only" 4 points, but the fine can reach CZK 25,000 and a driving ban of 4–6 months. Points aren't always the worst part — sometimes the fine and the ban are more painful.
2-Point Offenses — Least Serious
Two points sound harmless. And many drivers treat them that way — a minor thing that gets lost. But 2-point offenses are actually the most common. Nearly a third of all recorded violations in 2024 were for exceeding the speed limit by 10–19 km/h in a built-up area. Driving at 60 instead of 50 — 2 points. And they add up with everything else.
| Offense | On-the-Spot Fine | Administrative Proceedings | Driving Ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeding speed limit by 10–19 km/h in a built-up area | CZK 1,500–2,000 | CZK 2,000–5,000 | — |
| Exceeding speed limit by 10–29 km/h outside a built-up area | CZK 1,500–2,000 | CZK 2,000–5,000 | — |
| Driving without professional competency | — | CZK 7,000–25,000 | 6–18 months |
| Not stopping at a pedestrian crossing | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
| Illegally parking in a spot for disabled drivers | CZK 2,500–3,500 | CZK 4,000–10,000 | — |
There are only five 2-point offenses — but they account for over 40% of all recorded point-carrying violations. Mostly because of speeding. Two points for speeding plus four points for phone use plus another two for parking in a disabled spot — and suddenly you're at eight points without having done anything "serious."
Offenses Without Points — Fine Only
There are a number of offenses that don't carry any points but can still result in a fine or driving ban. They're not part of the point system, but they're worth knowing about.
A missing or covered license plate costs CZK 5,000–10,000 plus a driving ban of 6–18 months. Using a radar detector costs CZK 5,000–10,000. Minor speeding of up to 10 km/h (in or outside a built-up area) is handled with a fine of CZK 1,500–2,000 without any points. And an interesting detail: alcohol below 0.3‰ (below the threshold for penalty points) is still punishable with a fine of CZK 2,500–20,000 and a driving ban of 6–12 months — just without points.
Alcohol below 0.3‰ — no points, but still a penalty
Even trace amounts of alcohol in your blood (below 0.3‰) constitute an offense. You won't get points, but you face a fine of CZK 2,500–20,000 and a driving ban of 6–12 months. The Czech Republic enforces an absolute zero-tolerance policy behind the wheel.
On-the-Spot Fine vs. Administrative Proceedings
You'll notice two fine columns in the tables — "on-the-spot" and "administrative proceedings." The difference is significant and most drivers don't know about it.
On-the-spot fine (summary proceedings) means you agree with the offense and pay immediately or receive an order to pay. The amounts are lower — it's essentially a "discount for cooperation." The decision becomes legally binding right away and points are recorded faster.
Administrative proceedings happen when you disagree with the fine, when the offense is more serious, or when the police refer the matter to an office. The proceedings can take weeks to months. Fines are higher and for some offenses the authority can also impose a driving ban. Legal force — and therefore the recording of points — only comes after all appeals are exhausted.
Example: you run a red light. On the spot you pay CZK 4,500–5,500. If you refuse and it goes to administrative proceedings, the fine grows to CZK 7,000–25,000 and you also face a driving ban of 4–6 months. The points are the same in both cases — 6.
Which Offenses Do Drivers Commit Most Often
Statistics from the Ministry of Transport for 2024 show a clear pattern: speeding dominates. It accounts for over 55% of all point-carrying offenses. Second in line is phone use while driving.
| Offense | Points | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exceeding speed limit by 10–19 km/h in a built-up area | 2 | 29.24% |
| Using a phone while driving | 4 | 13.96% |
| Exceeding speed limit by 20–39 km/h in a built-up area | 4 | 11.25% |
| Exceeding speed limit by 10–29 km/h outside a built-up area | 2 | 10.50% |
| Not wearing a seatbelt / missing child seat | 4 | 8.84% |
| Exceeding speed limit by 30–49 km/h outside a built-up area | 4 | 3.81% |
| Failing to yield | 4 | 3.74% |
| Parking in a spot for disabled drivers | 2 | 3.05% |
| Illegal overtaking | 6 | 2.41% |
| Running a red light | 6 | 1.87% |
In 2024, authorities recorded a total of 355,898 point-carrying offenses. That's an average of 972 per day. Year over year, the number dropped by 43,189 — the system is working. As of December 31, 2024, a total of 449,153 drivers had at least one point on their record (6.4% of all drivers in the Czech Republic). An interesting fact: 80% of offenses were committed by men.
How many points do you have? You can check online in a few minutes — a step-by-step guide is in the How to Check Your Points chapter.
What Changed — The 2024 Reform and 2025 Amendment
The point system has looked different since January 2024. Act No. 271/2023 Coll. brought fundamental changes: five point categories were narrowed to three (2, 4, 6), fines for alcohol increased (CZK 7,000–25,000 up from the previous CZK 2,500–20,000), refusing a breath test costs up to CZK 75,000, and running a red light now carries 6 points instead of 5. The "two strikes and you're out" and "three strikes and you're out" rules were introduced.
In July 2025 came another change (Act No. 130/2025 Coll.) — dangerous turning became a standalone offense carrying 4 points. The Road Transport Inspectorate (INSID) was also established, conducting mobile inspections directly on the roads.
For new drivers with a license less than 2 years old, stricter rules have applied since 2024 — the probationary license. One 6-point offense or an offense carrying a driving ban triggers mandatory training costing CZK 8,500–15,000.
Points can be reduced
Got points and want to bring them down? Safe driving training deducts 4 points (CZK 4,000–6,890, once per year). Points also decrease automatically — after 12 months without an offense, 4 points are removed. Details are in the How to Remove Points chapter.
Summary
- Since 2024 there are 3 point categories: 2, 4, and 6 points
- Two 6-point offenses = 12 points = a year without your license ("two strikes and you're out")
- Speeding accounts for 55% of all offenses — the most common reason for points
- Refusing a breath test costs CZK 25,000–75,000 — more than the offense of drunk driving itself
- Since July 2025 dangerous turning carries 4 points
- On-the-spot fines are always lower than in administrative proceedings
- Points can be reduced — automatically and through safe driving training
Key Terms
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Point tier | The number of points for a specific offense — since 2024 there are three categories: 2, 4, 6 points |
| On-the-spot fine (summary proceedings) | A fine handled by a police officer at the scene — lower amount, immediately legally binding |
| Administrative proceedings | Formal proceedings about an offense at a government office — higher fines, longer process, possible driving ban |
| Two strikes and you're out | Two 6-point offenses = 12 points = license suspension for 1 year |
| Three strikes and you're out | Three 4-point offenses = 12 points = license suspension for 1 year |
| Driving ban | A judicial or administrative decision prohibiting you from driving for a set period — not the same as losing your license due to points |
| Annex to the Act | The official table of point-carrying offenses in Act No. 361/2000 Coll. — a binding list, not just a recommendation |
| Dangerous turning | A new offense since July 1, 2025 — endangering a vehicle behind you while turning, 4 points (Act No. 130/2025 Coll.) |
| Driver registry | The central database managed by the Ministry of Transport that keeps point records for all drivers in the Czech Republic |
| Point balance | Your personal "score" in the driver registry — starts at 0, at 12 points your license is suspended |