One-way trafficSlovakia
Traffic rules
Slovakia
1. One-way traffic
One-way traffic means that vehicles on a road or carriageway may travel only in one designated direction. The permitted direction is normally indicated by traffic signs, lane arrows or road markings.
Some road users, such as cyclists or public-transport vehicles, may be allowed to travel in the opposite direction when signs expressly permit it. A one-way road does not by itself determine the speed limit, priority or parking rules.
How should I read a one-way restriction in Slovakia?
Follow the direction designated by the street’s one-way signs and any entrance restrictions or lane arrows. A compulsory turn at one junction is different from a restriction applying along the street.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Decree321,513-514, direction signs; Act3,9,16,19-20
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act8/2009, effective1October2026
May cyclists travel against the general traffic direction in Slovakia?
Cyclists may travel in both directions where the prescribed supplementary cycle panel is used with the one-way sign. Other drivers must take particular care for these cyclists. An ordinary cycle-route direction sign does not create that permission.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Decree321,513-514, direction signs; Act3,9,16,19-20
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act8/2009, effective1October2026
Does one-way traffic give me priority or a different speed limit in Slovakia?
A one-way restriction concerns direction. Continue to follow the applicable speed limit, signals, give-way or stop controls and junction-priority rules. Where authorised counterflow traffic exists, check for it before turning or crossing; your permitted direction is not automatic junction priority.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Decree321,513-514, direction signs; Act3,9,16,19-20
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act8/2009, effective1October2026
