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An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Czechia. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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47. Location marker

A location marker is a roadside reference showing a measured position along a road. It normally identifies a kilometre, mile or smaller interval measured from an established starting point on that route.

Kilometre and hectometre markers help road users, emergency services, road authorities and maintenance crews identify an exact section of road. They do not impose a speed limit, priority rule or access restriction.

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Kilometre 92.208 of A17/D8 motorway. (Germany–Czech Republic border)
Wikimedia.org • Raimond Spekking • CC BY-SA
What does a roadside location marker tell you in Czechia?

Czech IS18a and IS18b kilometre markers identify the distance from the beginning of the road. They may also identify the side of a divided road. IS18b includes an arrow towards the nearest emergency call point. These are road-position references, rather than distances to your destination.

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 18, 27, 36; Decree Annex 5 IS18a–IS18b

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10

How can a location marker help in an emergency in Czechia?

If you can see a marker safely, give the emergency operator the route number or road name, travel direction and marker reading. Additional landmarks, exits and GPS position can help. Do not leave a safe place or enter traffic to read a post.

🔗 hzscr.gov.cz • Czech fire/rescue service June2026 emergency location guidance

Does a location marker set a speed limit or permit stopping in Czechia?

No. A location marker is for orientation and road management; it does not itself set a speed limit, change priority or permit parking. Follow the actual traffic signs and stop only where the law and safety allow.

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 18, 27, 36; Decree Annex 5 IS18a–IS18b

🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10

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