Czech police investigating Formula-style car on D4 motorway

Traffic police in central Bohemia are investigating a case of a Formula-style racing car seen driving on the D4 motorway just outside of Prague. Footage of the unauthorized vehicle appeared in the media and on social networks. Officers will review video from traffic cameras and check the license plates of accompanying vehicles. Racecars are not permitted on public roads, as they do not meet safety and registration requirements, including license plates and turn signals. A similar incident was reported on the D4 in 2019, when police were unable to identify the driver because he was wearing a helmet, and then again in 2022. The offense is punishable by a fine of up to tens of thousands of crowns and a driving ban of up to one year.