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Slovakia plans to enforce a 6 km/h pedestrian speed limit from 2026, drawing criticism for targeting sustainable transport and ignoring car-related dangers, opposition says.
- On Jan. 1, 2026 the law will take effect in an EU country, but proponents have not publicly explained enforcement.
- The Slovak Interior Ministry suggested banning e-scooters from sidewalks rather than imposing a general speed limit, while opposition political figures criticized the amendment as misdirected and targeting sustainable transport.
- Average walking speeds show typical ranges between 4 to 5 kph, while the British Heart Foundation pace of 6.4 kph is moderate for excellent fitness.
- The opposition's Martin Pekár said the amendment penalizes sustainable transport and urged building more safe bike lanes, warning cyclists would struggle to keep balance at the mentioned speed.
- Critics warn that the amendment could discourage sustainable modes by penalizing non-car transport while leaving enforcement unclear, and opponents say pedestrians face greater danger from cars than from cyclists and scooters.
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der Standard DEToo fast walking on zebra strips would irritate motorists, argues the government. Actually thought was the restriction for skaters, scooters and e-rollers
After increased accidents, the parliament in Slovakia decides on a maximum speed of six km/h for pedestrians in the inner city. The tougher traffic rules apply to cyclists, skaters, scooter and electric scooter drivers from 2026 onwards.
In Slovakia, the Parliament has decided to set a speed limit for pedestrians. From 1 January, the Slovaks are not allowed to go faster than six kilometres per hour. The speed limit also applies to electric scooters and bicycles.
Please stroll: The Slovak government is going too hectic on the country's sidewalks. The new year is to begin decelerated.
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