From May 2026, according to the information on the website, a novelty awaits Slovak drivers, which is already causing a lot of discussion. Those who commit a traffic offense three times in the last year should be required to visit a traffic psychologist. According to experts, the state wants to make drivers realize that repeated violations of the rules are not only about a fine, but also about an attitude of responsibility and self-control.
The psychologist will have a task examine their behavior behind the wheel, find out what leads them to risky driving and help them change habits that can be dangerous for themselves and other road users. Records should only concern more serious offenses that directly threaten road safety.
Czech radio presenter Vašek Matějovský argued about the amendment of the law in a live broadcast. It is not the first time that he spoke sarcastically about changes in Slovakia. Not long ago, he also took a dig at the Minister of Culture, Martina Šimkovičová. You can read more about it.
Matějovský informed the audience about the amendment to the law. “Three fines and a trip to a psychologist. Slovakia is tightening the rules for drivers. Attention, not for pedestrians! You still have to walk on the sidewalk within six kilos, but there will be stricter rules on the roads. And after three plasters in twelve months, you will then head to a traffic psychologist,” he explained.
He also alluded to the amendment to the law on road traffic, which he is behind coalition MP Ľubomír Vážny (Smer-SD). The amendment is intended to increase the safety of pedestrians on the sidewalks. It is supposed to define the value of the walking speed in the law, namely at six kilometers per hour. Vážny justified this by the increasing number of collisions between pedestrians and users of electric scooters, bicycles or other vehicles with an auxiliary motor.
“It will also be of practical importance when proving rule violations by cyclists and users of other means of transport on sidewalks, especially in cases where it is necessary to objectively determine whether the reasonable speed of movement has been exceeded in a space intended primarily for pedestrians,” he added. The changes are to enter into force on January 1, 2026.
The presenter did not owe anything to his reputation and just cracked jokes. He began to address the audience in Slovak. “What does such a traffic psychologist do in Slovakia? Janko, what are you doing to me? Why are you doing this to me? Walking is not a problem for you, but driving is. You know that we have three roads in Slovakia. Drive more slowly on them, thank you, Janko,” said Matějovský. You can watch the VIDEO at the end of the article.
