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38. Selective barriers

Selective barriers are physical access-control devices that allow certain road users or authorised vehicles to pass while restricting other traffic. They may include fixed, removable, folding or retractable bollards, gates, barriers and width-filtering installations.

The permitted users are determined by traffic signs, access conditions and local regulations, not by the barrier alone. Drivers should approach slowly, verify that they are authorised and wait until any moving barrier is fully open or retracted before continuing.

Selective barriers
Height-restriction barrier preventing high vehicles from continuing on Průběžná. (Prague, Czechia)
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What does a selective barrier control in Czechia?

A bollard, gate, bus filter or other physical access-control device can admit some users and exclude others. It is not a universal traffic-sign category. In Czechia, the relevant sign or local traffic order must be checked.

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 4, 18 and 27, obeying controls, appropriate speed and permitted stopping

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Act section 18 — safe speed and actual legal limits

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Act section 27 — prohibited stopping/parking

May a cyclist or motorcycle rider use a gap beside a selective barrier in Czechia?

Only if the applicable access rule permits that road user and the opening is safe and intended for them. A gap designed for pedestrians or cyclists is not permission for an unauthorised motorcycle or car.

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 4, 18 and 27, obeying controls, appropriate speed and permitted stopping

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Act section 18 — safe speed and actual legal limits

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Act section 27 — prohibited stopping/parking

Can you drive through a movable barrier while it is opening in Czechia?

Wait until the barrier is fully open or lowered and a permitted signal or authorisation allows movement. Do not follow an authorised bus or emergency vehicle through a closing gate.

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Road Traffic Act 361/2000 — sections 4, 18 and 27, obeying controls, appropriate speed and permitted stopping

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Act section 18 — safe speed and actual legal limits

🔗 mze.gov.cz • Czech Act section 27 — prohibited stopping/parking

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