You'll have to be careful not to walk too fast. A European city with limits.

Various restrictions and limits in tourist towns no longer surprise anyone. Changes occur almost every year, especially in places where serious violations occur or where there are simply too many people . This time, it's not Italy or Spain that's ushering in a revolution. Here's what's happening in Slovakia.

Changes in Slovakia

Slovakia is introducing speed limits on... sidewalks. Interestingly, the regulation will also apply to pedestrians. This will be bad news, especially for runners who enjoy city centers. Members of Parliament of the National Council of the Slovak Republic have already approved an amendment to the law.

Coalition members voted in favor of the changes, while the opposition voted against or abstained. The new rules are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Both locals and tourists will need to be vigilant. Tourists are most likely to break the rules because they sometimes fail to check exactly what is permitted in a given country before traveling. This must be taken into account to avoid penalties.

You will find such restrictions on the sidewalks

According to the new road traffic law in Slovakia, the maximum speed on sidewalks will be 6 km/h. Rollerbladers, cyclists, and scooter riders will also have to exercise caution. Furthermore, the new regulations will raise the age limit for mandatory medical examinations for drivers from 65 to 70. These regulations are intended to improve road safety, as explained by Lubomir Vazny, former Minister of Transport and current MP for the ruling SMER party.

Not everyone is happy with the new idea, and jokes about the announced limits are already appearing online. Some people are asking what will happen if they have to run for a bus or tram.

It's not yet known how the new law will be enforced, but the fine for those who ignore the rules has already been determined. The fine for speeding on the sidewalk will be 50 euros, or approximately 200 złoty.

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