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CroatiavsSlovenia

Croatia and Slovenia share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.

VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY
RULECroatiaSlovenia
Driving sideDrives on the rightDrives on the right
Urban speed limit50 km/h50 km/h
Rural speed limit90 km/h90 km/h
Motorway speed limit130 km/h130 km/h
Alcohol limit (general)0.5‰0.5‰
Alcohol limit (novice)0.0‰0.0‰
Mandatory equipmentWarning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kitWarning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kit
TollsToll boothsVignette
HeadlightsDipped headlights mandatory at all times, day and night, year-round.Dipped headlights mandatory at all times, day and night, year-round.
Winter tires / chainsFrom 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 15 November to 15 March, and at any other time winter conditions are present, vehicles must run winter tires on all wheels (or summer tires with chains fitted when signed); a coastal-area exception can reduce requirements for part of the year.
Low-emission / restricted zonesNo widespread low-emission zone network; some historic centers (e.g. Dubrovnik Old Town) restrict general vehicle access.No nationwide low-emission zone network; Ljubljana restricts general traffic in its historic center.
Child seatsChildren under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint.Children shorter than 150 cm require an approved child restraint appropriate to their size.
Mobile phone useHands-free only while driving.Hands-free only while driving.
CurrencyEUREUR
Emergency number112112