Toll roads in Croatia? How to buy a vignette in Croatia? Where to buy a vignette in Croatia? Fines in Croatia? Parking in Croatia? Motorways in in Croatia? Toll tunnels in Croatia? Toll bridges in Croatia? Ferries in Croatia? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
Roads in Croatia
The length of the network of public roads in Croatia is 26,958 km, of which 26,958 km are paved. The length of highways is 1,318 km.
Toll Motorways in Croatia
In Croatia, there is a toll for the use of highways. The toll highway system in Croatia is managed by four companies distributed in different regions. Some bridges and tunnels are also tolled.
Categories of vehicles in Croatia
The amount of tariffs depends on the type of vehicle. Vehicles are classified based on their height and number of axles.
| Category | TC | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IA | Motorcycles, tricycles and quad bikes | |
| I | Vehicles with 2 axles less than 1.90 m high | |
| II | a) Vehicles with 2 axles with a height of more than 1.90 m and a maximum permissible weight of no more than 3.5 t b) Vehicles with 2 axles with a height of less than 1.90 m with a trailer regardless of the number axles and trailer height | |
| III | a) Vehicles with 2 or 3 axles with a maximum permissible mass of more than 3.5 t b) Vehicles with 2 axles with a maximum permissible mass of more than 3.5 t and a trailer with one axle< /span> c) Vehicles of category IIa with a trailer regardless of the number of axles on the trailer |
Tariffs for travel on highways in Croatia
The approximate cost of travel for a passenger car without a trailer on Croatian toll roads from the border of Hungary (Horičany) to the west coast of the Istrian peninsula will be €16.70. And the trip to Dubrovnik will cost €36.50.Tariffs for 2023:
| Highway | IA | I | II | III | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Zagreb – Split – Dubrovnik (591 km) | € 18.40 | € 30.70 | € 47.70 | € 70.30 |
| A2 | Zagreb – Macelj (61 km) | € 3.80 | € 6.40 | € 9.60 | € 14.60 |
| A3 | Zagreb – Lipovac (279 km) | € 10.20 | € 16.90 | € 25.60 | € 38.30 |
| A3 | Zagreb – Bregana (28 km) | € 0.50 | € 0.90 | € 1.10 | € 1.70 |
| A4 | Zagreb – Gorican (97 km) | € 3.40 | € 5.80 | € 8.60 | € 13.00 |
| A5 | Sl. Brod – Osijek (89 km) | € 3.10 | € 5.30 | € 8.20 | € 12.00 |
| A6 | Bosiljevo – Rijeka (82 km) | € 2.40 | € 4.10 | € 7.40 | € 9.90 |
| A7 | Rupa – Rijeka (27 km) | € 0.60 | € 1.00 | € 1.90 | € 2.60 |
| A8 | Vranja – Kanfanar (64 km) | € 2.40 | € 4.00 | € 6.20 | € 10.80 |
| A9 | Pula – Umag (77 km) | € 3.70 | € 6.10 | € 9.20 | € 17.80 |
| A11 | Zagreb – Sisak (48 km) | € 0.80 | € 1.30 | € 1.90 | € 2.90 |
You can calculate the amount of payment in more detail on the Croatian highways website – www.hac.hr
Payment methods
When entering the highway, you receive a ticket, which indicates the place of entry. When exiting the highway, you return the ticket to the operator (in the case of manual payment) and the fee is calculated based on the distance traveled.
Motorways in Croatia can be tolled as follows:
- Cash
- Credit cards – VISA, Master Card, Maestro, Diners Card, American Express, INA card
- Electronic Payment System (ETC) – HAZ, ARZ, Bina Istra
Plots with special payment
Bridge of Krk
The Krk Bridge connects the island of Krk to the mainland. The Krk Bridge has a length of 1,430 m and a height of 67 m.
From June 15, 2020, the bridge became free for all vehicles.
Tunnel Flight
The Učka tunnel is located on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia on the highway A8. The Uchka tunnel is 5,062 m long.
Tariffs for 2024:
| IA | I | II | III | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff | € 2.40 | €4.00 | € 6.10 | € 11.90 |
The speed limit in the tunnel is 80 km/h, overtaking is strictly prohibited.
Svitlana Ilya’s tunnel
The Sveti Ilija tunnel connects the coastal and continental parts in the Split-Dalmatia region. It has a length of 4.248 m. It has been open for traffic since July 8, 2013.
The tunnel is part of the regional road D532 and is located between the mountain settlements of Bast and Rastovac.
From January 1, 2018, the tunnel became free for all vehicles.
The speed limit in the tunnel is 80 km/h, stopping and overtaking are strictly prohibited.
Parking in Croatia
On Sundays, parking is free in most places. Street parking in Zagreb is divided into three zones – red, yellow and green.
The red zone is located close to the city center, and the yellow and green zones are at some distance from it. The maximum parking time in the red zone is 1 hour, in the yellow zone – 2 hours, and in the green zone – 3 hours.
Coupons for payment are bought from machines and placed on the instrument panel under the windshield so that it is clearly visible from the outside.
Be careful and do not stay in the parking lot longer than the paid time. In case of violation of the parking rules, the wheels will be blocked. The price of removing the blocker ranges from €30.
Road map of Croatia
The main traffic laws of Croatia
Speed limits in Croatia
Standard speed limits in Croatia (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the road – 110 km/h
- on the highway – 130 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 90 km/h
- on the highway – 90 km/h
The speed limit for young drivers (up to 24 years old) is 10 km/h lower than for other drivers (outside the populated area – 80 km/h, on the highway – 100 km/h, on the highway – 120 km/h).
It is recommended to reduce the speed of the vehicle on wet roads.
Traffic on highways is prohibited for vehicles whose speed according to technical characteristics does not exceed 60 km/h.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Croatia 0.5‰.
If the level of alcohol in the blood is more than 0.5 ‰ and less than 1.0 ‰, then the fine will be from € 390 to 660.
If the level of alcohol in the blood is more than 1.0 ‰ and less than 1.5 ‰, then the fine will be from € 660 to 1,990.
If the blood alcohol level exceeds 1.5‰, the fine will be from €1,320 to €2,650 or imprisonment for a term of up to 2 months.
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level for young drivers (under 24 years) in Croatia 0.0‰.
If the level of alcohol in the blood of such drivers is up to 0.5‰, then the fine will be €90.
Penalties for driving under the influence of drugs range from €1,320 to €2,650 or imprisonment for up to 2 months.
Low light
The use of dipped beam headlights in Croatia or daytime running lights is mandatory 24 hours a day from 1 November to 31 March.
The use of dipped beam for motorcycles and mopeds is mandatory all year round.
Fine – €30.
Also, the use of dipped headlights during the day is mandatory in conditions of insufficient visibility and when driving through tunnels.
Transportation of children in Croatia
Children under the age of 3 must be transported in special seats in the front seats facing the direction of traffic. The airbag must be turned off.
Children aged 3 to 5 years must be transported in the back seat in special child restraint systems.
Children aged 5 years and under and under 150 cm tall must use a child seat suitable for their weight or a booster seat and use regular seat belts.
For violating the rules of transporting children — €130.
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Croatia is mandatory for front and rear passengers.
The driver of a motorcycle or moped, as well as a quad bike without a cab, must travel on the road in a properly fastened protective helmet.
Fine – €130.
Phoning
It is prohibited to use a telephone device in Croatia that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while driving.
Fine – €130.
It is forbidden to drive a vehicle with headphones in your ears, which reduces the ability to quickly react to a traffic situation.
Fine – €30.
Tinting
The degree of light transmission of the windshield in Croatia must be at least 75%, and the glass of the front door – at least 70%.
Fine – €90.
Fines in Croatia
Police officers have the right to collect fines for traffic violations on the spot. At the same time, an official receipt must be issued. Fines must be paid within eight days at a post office or bank.
Driving licenses of foreign motorists can be revoked for a period of up to 8 days for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without prescribed medical equipment, such as glasses, driving while exhausted or unwell.
Vehicles parked in violation of the rules may be impounded by the police at the owner’s expense.
Penalties for traffic violations in Croatia:
| Violations in Croatia | Fines |
|---|---|
| Driving without good reason at a speed half the speed limit | €30 |
| Making a left/right turn out of your lane | €30 |
| Failure to comply with the requirements of a police officer | €30 |
| Failure to comply with the requirement of the traffic rules to give a signal before starting movement, rearranging, turning, U-turning or stopping | €30 |
| Failure to comply with the requirement of traffic rules to give way to pedestrians | €30 |
| Driving on the highway at a speed below the minimum allowed (60 km/h) | €60 |
| Failure to comply with the requirement of traffic laws to move only in the direction indicated by the green arrow-shaped traffic light signal. | €60 |
| Failure to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle moving in front | €60 |
| Movement in the left lane when the right lane is free | €60 |
| Driving in a tunnel without low beam | €60 |
| Overtaking a vehicle on the right (except when the vehicle in front turns left) | € 90 |
| Exiting the intersection or crossing the carriageway in the event of a traffic jam, which forced the driver to stop, creating an obstacle for the movement of the vehicle in the transverse direction< /span> | €130 |
| U-turn or reversing on the highway | € 390 – 920 |
| ObginTS at the pedestrian crossing | € 390 – 920 |
| Passing through a traffic light prohibition signal | € 390 – 920 |
| Violation of the rules of passage through railway crossings | € 390 – 920 |
| Leaving the scene of a traffic accident by the driver, which caused material damage | € 390 – 920 |
| Leaving the scene of a traffic accident by the driver, which caused injuries to other persons | € 1,320 – 2,650 |
In order to ensure punishment, non-residents of the Republic of Croatia may have their travel documents or other documents necessary for crossing the border confiscated for more than eight days.
In that case, if the violation occurs for the first time and the penalty for this violation does not exceed €130, the police officer can limit himself to a warning instead of a fine.
Fines for speeding in Croatia:
| Speeding in Croatia | ||
|---|---|---|
| up to 10 km/year | €10 | €10 |
| from 10 to 20 km/h | €60 | €60 |
| from 20 to 30 km/h | €130 | €60 |
| from 30 to 50 km/h | €390-920 | € 260 |
| over 50 km/h | € 1,320-2,650 | € 660-1,990 |
When measuring the speed of the vehicle, the following errors are used:
- up to 100 km/h – the error is 10 km/h
- over 100 km/h — 10% of the measured speed
In practice, fines are rarely issued for speeding below 10 km/h.
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Croatia
Unleaded gasoline (95 and 98) and diesel (dizel) are available in Croatia. There is no leaded gasoline.
Gas stations (LPG) at most motorway service stations. Gas prices are higher on highways than off highways.
Average prices for all types of fuel as of 13.12.2023:
- Eurosuper 95 — € 1.429
- Eurosuper 98 — € 1.874
- Eurodizel — € 1.439
- Car gas — €0.738
Emergency numbers in Croatia
- The European emergency number is 112
- Police – 192
- Fire service – 193
- Ambulance – 194
- Road service – 987
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that necessary to have in a car in Croatia:
- Emergency stop sign – except for motorcycles. Two signs are required when driving with a trailer.
- Reflective vest is mandatory when exiting a vehicle that has stopped on the roadway or roadside, at night or in poor visibility conditions.
- Car first aid kit
- Spare wheel – or a kit for its repair
- Replacement Lamp Kit – Not required for xenon, neon and similar lamps.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter equipment in Croatia is mandatory from November 15 to April 15 for vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons only if there is a solid layer of snow or ice on the roads.
Winter equipment means winter tires (M + S) with which all wheels are equipped, or summer tires with a tread depth of at least 4 mm with chains on the drive wheels.
Despite the provisions of the previous paragraph, the Minister of Transport can introduce for a certain period and on certain roads the mandatory use of winter equipment for certain categories of vehicles, regardless of whether there is snow or ice on these roads. Violation – a fine of €130.
Studded tires
The use of studded tires in Croatia is prohibited.
Anti-slip chains
Anti-skid chains are allowed to be used in Croatia only if the weather conditions require it (snow depth of at least 5 cm or ice on the road).
In the regions of Gorski Kotar and Lika, snow chains are mandatory regardless of the type of tires used.
Recommended equipment and other rules
The use of radar detectors and anti-radar is prohibited. If detected, will result in a fine of €390 and confiscation of the device.