SlopeCzechia
14. Slope
A slope is a section of road that rises or descends noticeably. A steep slope can affect vehicle speed, braking distance, traction, visibility and the ability of heavy or low-powered vehicles to maintain a steady speed.
Warning signs may indicate a steep ascent or dangerous descent and may show the gradient as a percentage. Drivers should adjust their speed early, select a suitable gear and remain prepared for slow vehicles, bends and changing road conditions.
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What does a steep-slope warning mean in Czechia?
A steep-ascent or steep-descent warning identifies the road hazard. Read any gradient, distance plate and separate speed restriction; do not treat the warning as a numerical speed limit.
🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10
Warning for a steep ascent.
English • Traffic sign A 5b • Steep ascent. The sign warns of a road section with a steep uphill gradient. The actual maximum longitudinal gradient of the carriageway is shown on the sign.
Čeština • Dopravní značka A 5b • Nebezpečné stoupání. Značka upozorňuje na úsek pozemní komunikace s prudkým stoupáním. Na značce se uvádí skutečný nejvyšší podélný sklon vozovky.
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🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • 🔗
🔗 E-sbirka.gov.cz • Vyhláška č. 294/2015 Sb. • A 5b • znění účinné od 1. 7. 2025
SVG source: Life of Riley • Public domain • Original revision 2011-10-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against E-sbirka.gov.cz • official published diagram A 5b.
Warning for a steep descent.
English • Traffic sign A 5a • Steep descent. The sign warns of a road section where local conditions make the descent dangerous. The actual maximum longitudinal gradient of the carriageway is shown on the sign.
Čeština • Dopravní značka A 5a • Nebezpečné klesání. Značka upozorňuje na úsek pozemní komunikace, kde místní podmínky činí klesání nebezpečným. Na značce se uvádí skutečný nejvyšší podélný sklon vozovky.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • 🔗
🔗 E-sbirka.gov.cz • Vyhláška č. 294/2015 Sb. • A 5a • znění účinné od 1. 7. 2025
SVG source: Government of the Czech Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2013-12-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against E-sbirka.gov.cz • official published diagram A 5a.
How should I approach a steep descent in Czechia?
Reduce speed before the descent and select a suitable gear to help control the vehicle. Keep enough following distance and avoid building up speed that requires continuous heavy braking. A warning gives no fixed safe descent speed: the gradient, surface, visibility, load and vehicle can require a speed well below the legal maximum.
🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10
What should I check when meeting or overtaking on a slope in Czechia?
Do not overtake towards a crest when you cannot see enough road to complete the manoeuvre safely. Keep room to meet oncoming traffic and follow any priority controls at a narrowing.
🔗 e-sbirka.gov.cz • Czechia, Decree 294/2015 — current sign and marking descriptions, annexes 1–10

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