When traveling to Croatia by car, it is important to know the traffic rules, speed limits, and mandatory document requirements. Find out the main features of traffic rules, fines and tips on how to prepare your car for a safe trip

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Croatia, a country with a developed infrastructure and picturesque landscapes, is a popular destination for tourists. When planning a trip to Croatia by car, it is important to know the traffic rules, penalties, and other nuances to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Here are the main aspects you should pay attention to.

The main features of the traffic rules of Croatia

1.  In Croatia, right-hand traffic is used.

2. The car must have a spare tire, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, an emergency stop sign and a reflective vest. In addition, the car must have a set of spare lamps (not required for xenon, LED and similar lamps).

3. The maximum permissible level of alcohol: for experienced drivers, the permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.5 ppm, for new drivers and drivers under the age of 24 - 0.0 ppm.

4. Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited unless a hands-free headset is used.

5. All drivers and passengers must always wear seat belts. For children under 12 years of age, the use of child car seats or boosters is mandatory.

6. Dipped headlights must be on 24 hours a day throughout the year.

7. The use of winter tires is mandatory from November 15 to April 15.

8. Tinting of the windshield and front side windows is not prohibited, but is significantly limited (light transmission level of 75% and 70%, respectively).

9. On narrow mountain roads, cars moving uphill have priority over those going downhill.

Penalties for traffic violations

Violation of traffic rules in Croatia is punishable by fines and other sanctions. Amounts of fines for the most common violations:

– from 60 euros for not letting pedestrians pass on a pedestrian crossing;

– from 130 euros if the driver or passenger was not wearing seat belts while driving a car;

– from 50 euros for driving a car without dipped headlights;

– from 130 euros for talking on the phone without a headset while driving a car;

– from 30 euros for driving without a reflective vest in the event of a car breakdown or an emergency stop.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is particularly harshly punished - in addition to fines of up to EUR 3,000, drivers face imprisonment for up to 60 days.

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Speed limits in Croatia

For cars and motorcycles:

– within settlements - 50 km/h

– outside of settlements - 90 km/h

– on highways - 110 km/h

– on highways - 130 km/h

For vehicles with a trailer:

– within settlements - 50 km/h

– outside settlements - 80 km/h

– on roads - 90 km/h

– on highways - 90 km/h

The minimum permitted speed on the road and highway is 60 km/h.

Please note! For young drivers (up to 24 years old) and those who have just received their license, the speed limit is 10 km/h less than the established ones.

Toll roads in Croatia

Croatia has a system of toll roads. Tolls are charged on highways and some tunnels and bridges. Payment can be made in cash, by credit card or electronically via ENC devices. The price depends on the vehicle category and the distance traveled on the highway.

You can view the current prices and current conditions for using toll roads on the official website.

Upon entering a toll road, the driver receives a ticket, and the fare will need to be paid at a special toll booth when leaving.

Additional tolls are charged for the Krk Bridge and the Učka Tunnel.

Required documents and insurance for entering Croatia

To enter Croatia by car you must have:

– Foreign passport

– Driver's license

– Registration documents for the vehicle

– International insurance policy “Green Card”

The absence of any of these documents may be grounds for refusal of entry. In the absence of mandatory international insurance, the driver may be fined and, in some cases, banned from further entry into the country. 

You can apply for a Green Card quickly and easily on the Visit Ukraine portal. Follow the link and apply for an insurance policy for the required period in just a couple of minutes. The finished insurance will be sent to your email immediately.

We have described in detail how to prepare a car for a trip abroad in this article.

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