CroatiavsSerbia
Croatia and Serbia share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Croatia | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.5‰ | 0.3‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | 0.0‰ | 0.0‰ |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kit | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kit |
| Tolls | Toll booths | Toll booths |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights mandatory at all times, day and night, year-round. | Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March, and at other times in poor visibility. |
| Winter tires / chains | From 15 November to 15 April, winter tires (or summer tires plus snow chains carried on board) are required on marked sections, and can be required outside this window when conditions demand it — signs indicate where the rule applies. | From 1 November to 1 April, winter tires or all-season tires with adequate tread (or summer tires plus chains carried on board) are generally required; enforcement and exact conditions can vary — check current guidance if traveling in winter. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | No widespread low-emission zone network; some historic centers (e.g. Dubrovnik Old Town) restrict general vehicle access. | No nationwide low-emission zone network; Belgrade has limited local traffic restrictions in parts of the city center. |
| Child seats | Children under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint. | Children under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint suited to their size. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only while driving. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | EUR | RSD |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |