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Driving in Slovakia – Recommendations, Tips and Tricks

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11. On the highway, it is not allowed to move slower than 80 km/h. There is also the minimum allowed speed for country roads (65 km/h). Only a serious breakdown can be the reason for speed reduction.
12. Motorists should completely stop consuming alcoholic beverages during their stay in the country as the permitted blood alcohol content for them is 0.0 ppm. In case of a violation, the amount of the fine will depend on the level exceeded. The minimum fine for this violation is 230 euro.
13. In addition to a fine, driving while intoxicated has one more punishment - driving license suspension for a period of 1 to 5 years. In no case should drivers refuse to take a police breath test as the refusal is considered a serious violation itself, and it will be certainly followed by a punishment.

Hints on Car Hire in Slovakia

When choosing a car for your Slovakia trip, don’t forget to check and compare the franchise amount (indicated in the rental conditions) for all cars considered in your selection. The franchise may vary from 200 to 2000 euro/dollars even for cars of the same class. A thorough comparison will allow you to choose the option with the lowest franchise.

During your booking, we will offer you to take a full coverage of the franchise ('No Risk' or 'No Excess' package). If you book a car without full coverage, it is recommended to take it at the pick-up time - this will substantially reduce your financial liability in Slovakia for the whole rental period.

During your car pick-up in Slovakia, do not forget to check what to do in breakdown-, accident- or theft-cases. Most of our offers include 'Breakdown Assistance' package. Besides this, every rental office would be happy to assist you with this package.

Prior to the car return, please check your voucher for the fuel conditions. If it is indicated that a driver shall return the car with a full tank, do not forget to refuel it on the way back, this will save you from additional charges at the rental office.

If you are looking for a car hire in Slovakia, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual rental offers. Just use the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
14. While driving, you need to keep lower beams turned on regardless of the time of day and weather conditions. The penalty for violating this rule is 60 euro.
15. Children under 12 with the height of less than 150 cm can be transported only in the rear seat of the car and only if the vehicle is equipped with appropriate restraint systems. All passengers must fasten seat belts. The penalty for violating each of these rules is 60 euro.
16. The same penalty is provided for the use of a cell phone while driving. You can use it only if the device is equipped with the «hands free» system.
17. Local police officers have the right to collect fines on the spot of the violation. In this case, the driver will be issued the payment receipt. Most often, foreign drivers get fined for wrong parking in the historic center of the city. It is important to remember that it is prohibited to park cars on sidewalks in historic areas.
18. Regardless of the type of the road, the interval between vehicles moving in the same direction must be at least 2 seconds. This means that at a speed of 90 km/h the interval must be approximately 50 m, and at a speed of 130 km/h - approximately 72 meters.
19. In Slovakia, in addition to diesel fuel, it is possible to purchase unleaded petrol with the 95 octane number. There are also gas refueling stations in Slovakia. Motorists are allowed to carry 20 liters of fuel in cans.
20. The list of necessary equipment, which should be present in every car, includes a first aid kit, a warning triangle, a set of spare bulbs and a reflective vest. In case of a sudden breakdown it is prohibited to leave the car without the vest. The fine for this violation is 120 euro.
21. During the period starting from mid-November until the end of March, cars must use winter tires. The minimum tread depth for winter tires is 3 mm. The use of studded tires is prohibited, and the car can be equipped with snow chains only if you need to drive on snow-covered roads.
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