Driving and Permits in Croatia

Driving and driving licenses in Croatia

Tips and guidelines for driving a motorhome in Croatia

Basic driving rules in Croatia

Driving is always on the right hand side of the road and priority is to the right.

It is imperative that you carry your national driving license. If the license is not in French, English, German or Italian, you will have to obtain an international driving license.

In traffic circles, traffic moves in a anticlockwise direction.

All of the occupants of the vehicle must wear a seat-belt, in the front of the vehicle as well as at the back. Children under 12 years of age or shorter than 1.50m must travel in an ECE44.03 standard child seat or infant seat.

Children under 2 years of age must be seated in an infant seat and children between 2 and 5 years of age must travel in a child seat adapted to their height and weight.

Always overtake on the left and leave a good distance before merging back into your lane especially in front of trucks.

From the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March it is compulsory to drive with the headlights on even during the day.

The use of cell phones while driving is forbidden in Croatia, but the use of hands-free kits is allowed.

The speed limit for motorhomes is:

• 30km/h in residential areas 
• 50 km/h or 60km/h  in cities and agglomerations
• 90 km/h on most roads
• 130km/h on highways

The legal blood alcohol level must be less than 0.5 g/l. Otherwise, legal proceedings will be initiated.

In the case of an accident, first call: 112

Be aware that traffic signals differ from vertical to horizontal from one country to another. Pay attention and adjust your driving!

This information is subject to change from time to time. Be sure double check before your trip.