10 questions and 10 answers
- Is it a new office?
It isn’t. It is about converting the existing Road Transport Service Centre into an Inspectorate that can stop trucks itself, in particular to check that they are not overloaded and that they meet all legal requirements. - Why do we need the Inspection?
The main reason is for more effective inspections and for the Inspectorate to be independent so that it can operate without the involvement of police or customs officers. One inspector will now inspect one vehicle, with a maximum of two inspectors in the case of weighing. - Where will the Inspectorate operate everywhere and will it also be on Class II and III roads?
Primarily, the mobile expert units will focus on motorways and class I roads, where most trucks are driven. However, some units will also inspect lower class roads, so you may see them there as well. However, some units will also be checking lower class roads, so you may see them there as well. - Does this mean that trucks will no longer be stopped by police or customs?
Police officers can still check, for example, the weight of trucks or their roadworthiness.
Customs will lose these powers from 1 July. 7. will lose those powers. - Can the Inspectorate also stop passenger cars?
Yes, if the transport falls within the scope of the Road Transport Act (e.g. transport of dangerous goods) or if the technical condition of the vehicles does not meet the standard requirements at first sight. - How do similar institutions work abroad?
Similar institutions, such as the Road Transport Inspectorate, operate in neighbouring countries. In each country, however, its operation is adapted to local conditions. In each country, however, its operation is adapted to local conditions. - Will the creation of the Roads Inspectorate mean higher costs for the operation of inspections?
Operating costs should be at a similar level to the CSPSD. There will be no increase in the number of staff. - How many employees will the Road Inspectorate have?
The Roads Inspectorate will have approximately 80 staff, of which 58 will be in the field. - Will the Inspectorate be able to inspect, for example, poorly secured cargo?
Yes, checking the securing of cargo is one of the core activities that the Centre already does and will continue to do for the Inspectorate. This is an important part of ensuring safety on Czech roads and motorways. - Can the Inspectorate use blue beacons?
Yes, with regard to the inspections carried out, it is essential that inspectors drive vehicles with right of way and can, for example, divert vehicles in traffic to carry out an inspection
Road Transport Inspection in figures
- The Road Transport Inspectorate has 80 employees, of which 58 are in the field.
- The Road Transport Inspectorate has 22 mobile expert units.
- Another 4 special units are dedicated to mobile emission measurement and technical road inspection.
- Each mobile unit is able to inspect between 6 and 10 vehicles per day, depending on the complexity of the inspection and the difficulty of the inspection findings.
Objectives of the Road Transport Inspection
One of the main objectives of the Road Transport Inspectorate is to make roads and motorways safer. In order to keep public roads in good condition for as long as possible and avoid congestion due to road repairs and waste of public money, an important objective of the Road Transport Inspection is to prevent overloaded trucks from damaging public roads.
A positive element of the transformation of the Road Transport Inspection is the streamlining of the control of drivers by allowing the police and customs to use their officers for other activities. The Road Transport Inspection also aims to prevent unfairness in the trucking business. The overall effect of the Road Transport Inspectorate should be to have a preventive effect on drivers and hauliers.