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I want to operate an automated delivery vehicle

First check whether the vehicle meets the statutory definition of an automated delivery vehicle. An intention to deliver parcels alone does not bring it within this regime.

Review of selected sources: 7 September 2026. Additional review of implementing decrees: 8. 9. 2026.

1. 01

   Statutory vehicle category

   Check the vehicle definition and permitted use in the Road Traffic Act. Do not automatically include every fully automated goods vehicle in this branch.

   Act No. 8/2009 Coll., § 2 and § 55b; Act No. 106/2018 Coll., § 52

2. 02

   Technical requirements for a delivery vehicle

   Under Section 34a, check in particular dimensions (maximum length 1.5 m, width 0.6 m, height 1.0 m), maximum design speed of 45 km/h, sensors, lights, reflectors, safety flag, brakes and exterior safety. The design limit is not the permitted driving speed; Section 55b of the Road Traffic Act also governs movement in traffic.

   Decree No. 134/2018 Coll., Section 34a(1)–(8); Act No. 106/2018 Coll., Section 52(1); Act No. 8/2009 Coll., Section 55b

3. 03

   Application and permit for the specific operation

   The operator applies to the type-approval authority. Under Section 53a, provide applicant and vehicle identification, photographs, a description and map of the route or area with operating times, and favourable opinions from the road administrator, municipality and Police Force. Section 53b refers to the permit template in Annex 4; the permit defines the conditions of the specific operation.

   Act No. 106/2018 Coll., Section 52(2)–(6); Decree No. 131/2018 Coll., Section 53a(a)–(g), Section 53b and Annex 4

4. 04

   Supervision, insurance and records

   Check the supervising driver’s role and supervision records. The permit holder also has duties concerning safety, insurance, vehicle marking and notification of changes.

   Act No. 8/2009 Coll., § 5(6), § 6(7); Act No. 106/2018 Coll., § 52(7)