The new Road Transport Inspection (INSID) has presented its first report after three months of operation: during approximately 4,700 inspections on Czech roads and motorways, almost 1,200 offences were recorded.
The new Road Transport Inspection (Inspekce silniční dopravy) identified almost 1,200 offences on Czech roads and motorways in its first three months of activity. The most frequent violations involved breaches of drivers’ required driving and rest times, vehicle overloading, and journeys on weekends and public holidays, which are generally prohibited.
Between July and September 2025, inspectors checked a total of 4,726 lorries and buses. They imposed 836 fines and 459 security deposits amounting to a total of CZK 15.1 million. In the coming months, the authority intends to focus more on vehicle weighing and will also begin joint inspections with the Czech Environmental Inspectorate.
“The results of the first three months show what an important step we have taken towards greater safety on our roads. The inspections are more frequent, more efficient, and better targeted,” said Transport Minister Martin Kupka.
While the old centre carried out an average of around 4,380 vehicle inspections per quarter in 2024, the new inspection carried out nearly 350 more in the same period – and that already in its start-up phase. The share of vehicles found to have violations increased from 20.5 to 25 per cent, even though the number of staff deployed was halved.
Establishment and International Cooperation
“After three months, we have completed the initial phase and introduced stable processes. We can now focus more on international cooperation and thematic inspection campaigns,” said Lenka Ptáčková Melicharová, Director of INSID.
The inspection will cooperate closely with the Ministry of the Environment and the Environmental Inspectorate – for example, in inspections of the transport of hazardous waste and toxic substances.
Cooperation is also being expanded at the European level. Czech inspectors are taking part in international operations and exchanging experience with partners from other countries.
“We are helping to define and consistently implement European standards for road inspections. INSID is increasingly recognised as a strong professional partner – and I am very proud of that,” said Ptáčková Melicharová.
During their inspections, the inspectors encountered a wide range of offences – from overloaded vehicles to technically manipulated systems. In one case, a lorry was 15 tonnes over the permitted weight. A large proportion of offences, however, still concerned exceeded driving times or tampering with tachographs.
INSID in Figures (July–September 2025)
- 4,726 vehicles inspected
- 1,188 vehicles with deficiencies (25%)
- 836 fines totalling CZK 1.55 million
- 459 security deposits totalling CZK 13.56 million
- Total amount: CZK 15.11 million
Ratio of Czech to foreign carriers: 49 : 51%
- Czech companies: 2,305 inspections / 601 vehicles with deficiencies (26.1%)
- Foreign companies: 2,421 inspections / 587 vehicles with deficiencies (24.3%)
Most frequently cited countries: Poland, Slovakia, Romania
Highest deficiency rates: Romania, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia
