Motorways in Croatia: Speed limits, fines\u2026<\/h2>\n

Speed limits in Croatia<\/h3>\n

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• In cities and built-up areas: 50 km\/h<\/li>\n
• Rural areas: 90 km\/h<\/li>\n
• On roads for motor vehicles: 110 km\/h<\/li>\n
• On motorways: 130 km\/h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  For drivers under the age of 24, the maximum permitted speed is reduced to 120 km\/h on Croatian motorways, 100 km\/h on expressways and 80 km\/h in rural areas.<\/p>\n

  Fines for motorways tolls<\/h3>\n

  If you do not present the ticket when exiting the motorway using the closed toll payment method (ticket collected at the start of the toll section), you will be charged the maximum amount possible for that vehicle category on the relevant motorway section. The drivers may be fined for losing the ticket.<\/p>\n

  Road and motorway markings in Croatia<\/h3>\n

  Motorways in Croatia are marked with the letter A (autocesta – motorway in Croatian). Green road signs indicate motorways, yellow signs indicate roads and other destinations. Expressways are marked in blue and the letter D.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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  Car driving fines in Croatia 2026<\/h2>\n

  Croatia has a system of penalty points, which also applies to foreigners.<\/p>\n

  If you commit a traffic offence in Croatia, you will pay the fine at the place where the offence was committed. <\/p>\n

  If the police officer at the scene of the offence imposes a fine and costs, and you refuse to pay the fine and costs, he or she can take you to an offence court, and in certain circumstances, temporarily confiscate your documents or drive license.<\/p>\n

  Speeding fines in Croatia<\/h3>\n

  You don’t have to pay the speeding fine on the spot, you have eight days to pay it. Fines can be paid at a bank or post office, but the police are entitled to confiscate the driver’s passport or other identity document until then. Checks are relatively frequent, police officers are strict, and radar and police checkpoints are often placed unexpectedly, especially at the end of small settlements. The construction of new radars and cameras is also very active.<\/p>\n

  Fines for speeding start from \u20ac40 and can reach up to \u20ac2\u00a0000.<\/p>\n

  Fines for selected traffic offences in Croatia<\/h3>\n

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  • Red-light running \u2013 \u20ac398 up to \u20ac930<\/li>\n
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol \u2013 \u20ac95 up to \u20ac2\u00a0000 or up to 60 days imprisonment<\/li>\n
  • Driving without lights on (in winter) \u2013 from \u20ac40<\/li>\n
  • Driving without seat belts fastened \u2013 \u20ac70 up to \u20ac135<\/li>\n
  • Using a mobile phone while driving \u2013 \u20ac70 up to \u20ac200<\/li>\n
  • Unreasonable driving in the left lane of the motorway \u2013 up to \u20ac270<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Driving in Croatia 2026<\/h2>\n

    Mandatory car equipment in Croatia<\/h3>\n

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    • Reflective vest (mandatory for drivers only)<\/li>\n
    • Warning triangle (except motorcycles and mopeds), 2 warning triangles for vehicles with a trailer<\/li>\n
    • First aid kit<\/li>\n
    • Replacement bulbs if the car is not equipped with LED headlights or xenon lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A fire extinguisher is mandatory only for commercial vehicles of category N.<\/p>\n

      A safety helmet is mandatory for the motorcycle driver and his passengers.<\/p>\n

      A safety helmet is also mandatory for cyclists under the age of 16.<\/p>\n

      Tires<\/h3>\n

      In Croatia, there is no general obligation for winter tires, but they are recommended from the beginning of November to the end of April. The minimum tread depth for winter tires is 4 mm and 1.6 mm for summer tires.<\/p>\n

      In winter, it is mandatory to have snow chains in the vehicle. These must be used if there is more than 5 cm of snow on the road or a continuous layer of ice. In the Lika a Gorski Kotar regions, winter tires are mandatory. An alternative to winter tires is summer tires with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm in combination with snow chains, which are mounted on the drive wheels if required.<\/p>\n

      In winter it is mandatory to have a shovel in the vehicle. Studded tires are prohibited for all vehicles on all roads.<\/p>\n

      Seat belts<\/h3>\n

      The use of seat belts is mandatory for all passengers in all seats if equipped.<\/p>\n

      Children in the car<\/h3>\n

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      • Children under 2 years of age may only be placed in the infant carrier on the front seat in a rear-facing position if the front passenger airbag is deactivated.<\/li>\n
      • Children under the age of 5 must only travel in the rear seats in an appropriate restraint system (child car seat).<\/li>\n
      • Children from 5 to 12 years old just sit in the rear seats on a child seat adjusted to their height.<\/li>\n
      • Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to travel in the front seats.<\/li>\n
      • Children under 12 years of age must not be transported on a motorcycle or moped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Drinking and driving<\/h3>\n

        The maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.5 per mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Zero blood alcohol tolerance applies to:<\/p>\n

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        • Drivers under the age of 24<\/li>\n
        • Professional drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The amount of fine for driving under the influence of alcohol depends on the measured amount of alcohol in the blood per mile:<\/p>\n

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          • up to 0.5 \u2030 \u2013 \u20ac95<\/li>\n
          • 0.5 up to 1.0 \u2030 \u2013 \u20ac135 to \u20ac270<\/li>\n
          • 1.0 up to 1.5 \u2030 \u2013 \u20ac270 to \u20ac665<\/li>\n
          • over 1.5 \u2030 \u2013 \u20ac665 to \u20ac2\u00a0000 or up to 60 days in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Daytime running lights<\/h3>\n

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            • Daytime running lights (low beams) are mandatory for motorcycles and mopeds throughout the year.<\/li>\n
            • The lights must be on all day during winter time (from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).<\/li>\n
            • During the summer, daytime running lights are not mandatory.<\/li>\n
            • All vehicles must have their headlights (low beam) on in low visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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