Caught in Czech Republic for travelling with invalid ticket

1. How do I validate a ticket in Prague?
2. What is illegal in the Czech Republic?
3. How do I get a transport ticket in Prague?
4. How do you use tram tickets in Prague?
5. How much does it cost to live in the Czech Republic?
6. Are drugs legal in Czech Republic?
7. Do you need cash in Prague?
8. Is Prague safe at night?
9. What should I avoid in Prague?
10. Does Prague have good public transportation?
11. Does Prague have a subway system?
12. What's the capital of Prague?

How do I validate a ticket in Prague?

Validating a Prague Transport ticket or Pass

Put your ticket face up with the white space in the machine. You'll feel it punch and a little bell sounds. Check that has left a visible impression on the ticket. If not, try another box.

What is illegal in the Czech Republic?

Five plants of hemp or 15.0 grams of marijuana, 40 pieces of magic mushrooms, 5.0 grams of hashish, five LCD-laced papers or other materials with LSD, 1.5 grams of heroin, 1.0 gram of cocaine, and 2.0 grams of methamphetamine.

How do I get a transport ticket in Prague?

Tickets are on sale at metro stations, newsagents, Public Transport Information Centres, and from orange/yellow ticket machines at major tram and bus stops. Tickets can also be purchased from ticket machines inside trams with a contactless card.

How do you use tram tickets in Prague?

You need to buy a ticket before you board a bus, tram or metro. Tickets are sold from machines at metro stations and tram stops, at newsstands, snack shops, newspaper kiosks, hotels, Prague tourist information offices and metro station ticket offices. Tickets are valid on tram, metro, bus and the Petřín funicular.

How much does it cost to live in the Czech Republic?

Prices vary based upon your location, but on average, you should plan to spend between 350 to 750 USD per month (290-620 Euros/7600-16200 Czech Crowns). This amount should easily cover meals, accommodation, public transport, and extracurricular activities.

Are drugs legal in Czech Republic?

Drug use is not an offence in the Czech Republic, and possession of small quantities for personal use is a non-criminal offence under the Act of Violations, punishable by a fine of up to CZK 15 000 (EUR 550) (Figure 3).

Do you need cash in Prague?

Credit cards are accepted in most places in Prague, for example in hotels, restaurants and international shops. However, some local shops, cafés and bars do not take credit cards. Cash is still king in the Czech Republic (Czechia), so if you able to do so, pay in cash.

Is Prague safe at night?

The rate of violent crime is low and most areas of Prague are safe to walk around even after dark. Be careful on Wenceslas Square. It is usually packed with tourists and the crowds make things easy for pickpockets. There have also been cases of trusting "love-seekers" being robbed of all their money at night.

What should I avoid in Prague?

What to Avoid in Prague: Tourist Schlock

• Karlova Street. ...
• Concerts — or anything for that matter – sold by people in period costumes. ...
• Wenceslas Square at Night. ...
• Astronomical Clock Show on the Hour. ...
• Prague's Scams and Overcharging at Tourist Restaurants.

Does Prague have good public transportation?

Prague has one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. The metro, trams and buses are used by two-thirds of Prague's population and cover the majority of the city and outskirts. The metro especially makes getting around town a breeze since it enables you to cover long distances in a matter of minutes.

Does Prague have a subway system?

The Prague metro carries around 600 million passengers a year and about 40% of people choose it as their mode of public transport in Prague. The Prague subway is fast, efficient, clean and easy to use. Its three lines consist of about 62 km of tracks running mostly underground, and 61 stations.

What's the capital of Prague?

Prague, Czech Praha, city, capital of the Czech Republic. Lying at the heart of Europe, it is one of the continent's finest cities and the major Czech economic and cultural centre.