General Information about Traffic in the Republic of Croatia
The traffic rules on Croatian roads are the same as in the rest of Europe. Traffic moves on the right side of the road. Speed limits are posted along the roads. If there are no signs, the following speed limits apply: on highways 130 km/h (81 mph), on two-lane roads 100 km/h (62 mph), in urban areas 50 km/h (31 mph), and outside urban areas 80 km/h (50 mph).
The maximum speed for passenger cars with a trailer is 80 km/h (50 mph). The amount of the fine depends on the severity of the violation. The permissible blood alcohol limit is 0.5 ppm.
A traffic accident must be reported to the police immediately. The police number is 192. The number for HAK Road Service is 978. Road information is available 24 hours a day from the Croatian Auto Club (HAK). HAK cooperates with other international auto clubs.
Additional Useful Information
By calling the HAK number: 46 40 800, you can obtain the following information:
- Road conditions and ferry traffic in the Adriatic
- Toll fees for using highways in Croatia and abroad
- Driving bans for certain categories of vehicles in Croatia and some European countries
- Fuel prices in Croatia and abroad
- Information on the membership rights of HAK members
- Phone numbers of foreign auto clubs
- Advice on choosing the most favorable travel route
- Ferry schedules in the Adriatic
You can also get information about road conditions by calling the voice machine: 060 520 520.
