Road rules and safety - Croatia

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• Seat belts
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• Influence of drugs
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The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). People may be exempt for medical reasons

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Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
	Motorways/expressways

Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
	Motorways/expressways

Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
	Motorways/expressways

Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
	Motorways/expressways

Buses

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Urban roads
	Non-urban roads
	Motorways/expressways

0,5 mg/ml Standard drivers

0,0 mg/ml Novice drivers

0,0 mg/ml Professional drivers

Forbidden drugs THC (cannabis) Methylamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) Opiates, cocaine and amphetamines are also forbidden.

Reserved lanes may be used only by specific types of vehicles (e.g. bikes or buses), except in emergencies.

	Bicycles(Mandatory for children up to 16)
	Mopeds
	Motorcycles with/without a sidecar
	Light and heavy tricycles
	Light and heavy quadricycles

	Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set
	Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set

	Daytime running lightsMandatory for motorcycles and mopeds Mandatory for other vehicles during winter time (after the clocks go back in autumn and before they go forwards in spring), but not during summer time
	Safety equipment for carsFirst-aid kit Warning triangle Reflective vest in the car Spare bulbs (except for cars with xenon, neon or LED bulbs)
	Winter equipmentOn major roads, winter equipment is mandatory between 15 November and 15 April, regardless of weather conditions. All motor vehicles (weighing less than 3.5 t) must use winter tyres (M+S) on all wheels, or summer tyres with minimum tread depth of 4 mm + have snow chains in the vehicle, ready to use on powered wheels. Buses and heavy goods vehicles must use snow chains on powered wheels or winter tyres (M+S). On other roads, winter tyres (M+S) (or snow chains) are mandatory in winter conditions, when the road is covered with snow or ice. Busses and heavy goods vehicles must carry snow chains or have winter tyres (M&S) fitted on powered wheels. Studded tyres are not allowed.
	Safety equipment for cyclistsReflective vest must be worn (at night/in poor visibility)

Disclaimer

This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.