Is jaywalking illegal in the Czech Republic?
Offense / fined
Jaywalking is punishable by fines if a crossing is nearby.
The Czech Republic is one of 22 countries classified “Offense / fined” for jaywalking — 79% of the 28 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: Jaywalking
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Poland
- Offense / fined Crossing outside designated points within 100m is an offence.
- Hungary
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is not specifically defined but fines apply for crossing restrictions.
- Germany
- Offense / fined Crossing within 30m of a crosswalk is an offence subject to fines.
- Slovenia
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is illegal and punishable by a fine if crossing outside designated areas.
- Switzerland
- Offense / fined Jaywalking is illegal near crossings or on certain roads, subject to fines.
- Serbia
- Offense / fined Crossing outside designated points within 100m is illegal.
Other laws in Czech Republic
- Drinking in Public
- Restricted areas/times
- Public Smoking Bans
- Comprehensive ban
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal with conditions
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