Overview
- Parliament approved the traffic-law amendment defining a walking speed of 6 km/h on sidewalks, with the measure taking effect on January 1, 2026.
- The provision is framed by its author as a protective standard for pedestrians that restricts skaters, e‑scooter users and cyclists when they ride on sidewalks.
- Early coverage portrayed the rule as a pedestrian speed limit, prompting ridicule, before the sponsor clarified that walkers are not the target.
- Authorities have not detailed how speeds on sidewalks would be measured or enforced, though some reports cite possible fines of up to €50.
- The change follows rising collisions and conflicts on shared sidewalks in cities such as Bratislava and Košice, where multiple wheeled users are permitted.