Glossary
povinné ručení
Pronounced po-vin-neh roo-che-nyee
In one line
Compulsory third-party motor liability insurance.
Where you meet it
Every vehicle registered in Czechia must have it, whether or not it is driven.
The fuller explanation
It covers damage you cause to other people and their property, not to your own car. You need proof of it to register a vehicle, and gaps in cover are penalised even for a parked vehicle.
Related
Explanations are written for orientation, not as legal advice. Last checked 4 September 2026.