Decree No 71 / 1972 Coll.
Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the People's Republic of Poland on International Road Transport
Valid
Effective from 02.03.1972
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DECLARATION
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of 21 July 1972
on the Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the People's Republic of Poland on international road transport
On 8 December 1970, the Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the People's Republic of Poland on international road transport was signed in Prague.
Pursuant to Article 21 of the Agreement, the Agreement entered into force on 2 March 1972.
The Czech version of the Agreement is hereby published at the same time.
First Deputy Minister:
Krajčir v. r.
AGREEMENT
between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Polish People's Republic
concerning international road transport
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the People's Republic of Poland, led by their wish to regulate the carriage of persons and the costs by means of road transport between the two states and through transit through their territories, have agreed as follows:
I. Passenger transport
1. Regular bus lines between the two States and in transit through their territories may only be operated by authorisation.
2. The competent authorities of each Contracting Party shall issue authorisations for the part of the line passing through their territory.
1. The re-carriage of groups of passengers by transit through the territory of the other Contracting Party, where a group of passengers is transported on a return journey other than when travelling there, may only be carried out on the basis of a permit.
2. The competent authorities of the Contracting Parties shall forward each other an authorisation each year within the limits of the contingent agreed for next year.
3. If the number of authorisations transmitted is insufficient, the competent authorities of the Contracting Parties may submit additional authorisations requested during the year.
The carriage of passengers, except those referred to in Articles 1 and 2 of this Agreement, shall not be subject to an authorisation procedure.
When transporting passengers, except those referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement, there shall be a list of the persons carried on each bus. Its content and manner of completion shall be agreed by the Joint Commission.
II. Carriage of costs
1. The carriage of goods vehicles carried out in or through the territory of the other Contracting Party shall be subject to authorisation.
2. The competent authorities of the Contracting Parties shall forward each other their authorisations annually within the limits of the contingent agreed for next year.
3. If the number of authorisations is insufficient, the competent authorities of the Contracting Parties may issue additional authorisations requested during the year.
Special-purpose vehicles which, taking into account their construction, are intended for purposes other than the carriage of persons or goods, and for transport
(a) moving uppers,
(b) items intended for fairs and exhibitions,
(c) animals, vehicles and sports equipment intended for sports undertakings;
d) theatre decorations, certificates and musical instruments intended for artistic performances,
(e) articles and equipment for radio and television recordings and film recording,
(f) coffins, possibly dumpsters and remains of the deceased;
(g) damaged vehicles, as well as cargo carried by them;
as well as the journeys of empty lorries related to such shipments shall be carried out in a manner specified by the Joint Commission.
1. If the weight or dimensions of the vehicle or cargo used exceed the weight or dimensions not permitted in the territory of the other Contracting Party, such carriage shall be subject to special authorisation by the competent authorities of that Contracting Party in addition to the authorisation provided for in Article 5 (1) of this Agreement.
2. Each Contracting Party shall also reserve the right to require a special authorisation to carry dangerous goods.
Carriage by road transport vehicles under this Agreement shall be carried out on the basis of a bill of lading used in international road transport.
III. General provisions
1. The scope of the validity and type of authorisations referred to in Article 1 (1), Article 2 (1), Article 5 (1) and Article 7 of this Agreement and the conditions for their issue and use shall be agreed by the Joint Commission.
2. The Joint Committee shall agree on the level of the contingent pursuant to Article 2 (2) and Article 5 (2) of this Agreement and the date of their mutual transmission.
Carriage of passengers and freight under this Agreement may be carried out by carriers established in the territory of one of the Contracting Parties and authorised to carry out international road transport operations under their national legislation.
1. Carriers of one of the Contracting Parties may carry out carriage of passengers or cargo between two places situated within the territory of the other Contracting Party only on the basis of a special authorisation issued by the competent authority of that Contracting Party.
2. Carriers of one Contracting Party may carry costs from the territory of the other Contracting Party to the territory of a third State by transit through the territory of their State. In other cases, it shall only receive the consent of the competent authorities of the other Contracting Party.
The list of persons carried and the authorisations required under this Agreement shall accompany the vehicle in the territory of the other Contracting Party and shall be submitted at the request of the competent authorities of that Contracting Party.
1. Transfers carried out under this Agreement within the territory of the other Contracting Party shall be subject to the taxes and charges laid down by the national provisions in force in that State.
2. However, the Joint Commission, as foreseen by Article 19 of this Agreement, may provide for exemptions or reductions on the basis of reciprocity.
Each Contracting Party shall recognise the driving licences of the other Contracting Party.
Fuel and fuel contained in the normal tanks of motor vehicles shall be exempt from charges and import duties.
Salaries resulting from the implementation of this The agreements shall be settled under payment agreements binding on both Contracting Parties.
Carriers of one Contracting Party may establish their representation in the territory of the other Contracting Party in order to ensure carriage under this Agreement.
The provisions of this Agreement shall not apply to border road transit of persons and costs.
Competent authorities of Contracting Parties:
(a) specify in the Implementation Protocol how this Agreement is implemented;
(b) establish a Joint Commission empowered to amend and supplement the Implementation Protocol.
In cases which are not covered by the provisions of this Agreement or other international agreements by which the Contracting Parties are bound, the national provisions of each Contracting Party shall apply.
1. This Agreement shall be subject to approval under the national law of each Contracting Party and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming its approval.
2. This Agreement shall remain in force for one year from the date on which it entered into force and shall be tacitly extended for another year, unless one of the Contracting Parties denies it at least three months before its expiry.
Dane in Prague on 8 December 1970 in two original copies, each in the Czech and Polish languages, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Book v. r.
For the Government
The Republic of Poland:
Zajfryda v. r.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs No. 71 / 1972 Coll., on the Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Polish People's Republic on International Road Transport |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 19.09.1972 |
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| Effective from | 02.03.1972 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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