Separated pathCzechia
Traffic rules
Czechia
1. Separated path
A separated path is a path or part of a road where different categories of road users, typically pedestrians and cyclists, are assigned separate sections of the same overall route. The sections may be distinguished by road markings, different paving materials, a kerb or another physical separation.
Users should remain within the part of the path intended for them and take particular care where the sections cross, merge or connect with roads. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.
How can I recognise a divided pedestrian and cycle path in Czechia?
A stezka pro chodce a cyklisty can have separately allocated walking and cycling parts. The sign and markings show the division. Use the section assigned to your group rather than treating the whole width as a shared path.
🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
English • Traffic sign C 10a • Segregated path for pedestrians and cyclists. The sign identifies a path with separate pedestrian and cycle lanes. The positions of the symbols reflect the actual arrangement of the pedestrian and cycle lanes.
Čeština • Dopravní značka C 10a • Stezka pro chodce a cyklisty dělená. Značka označuje stezku pro chodce a cyklisty, na které je oddělen pruh pro chodce a pruh pro cyklisty. Umístění symbolů vyjadřuje skutečné uspořádání pruhů pro chodce a pro cyklisty.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • 🔗
🔗 E-sbirka.gov.cz • Vyhláška č. 294/2015 Sb. • C 10a • znění účinné od 1. 7. 2025
SVG source: Kys5g • CC0 • Original revision 2023-12-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against E-sbirka.gov.cz • official published diagram C 10a.
May Czech cyclists enter the walking section to get around an obstruction?
Yes. Czech Section 57(6) permits cyclists to enter the pedestrian part of a divided path when avoiding an obstruction, overtaking, turning or entering the path. They must not endanger pedestrians. These specified exceptions do not permit continuous riding in the walking part.
🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10
May Czech pedestrians choose the cycle section of a divided path?
Normally pedestrians must use the part assigned to them. The Act provides limited exceptions for necessary manoeuvres, such as passing an obstruction or entering and leaving the path. They must not endanger cyclists when using such an exception.
🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10
