Driving In Croatia – What You Need To Know

Croatia has so much to offer from its ancient monuments to the amazing scenery, you won’t want to miss any of it. These different attractions can sometimes be a short or long car journey away, so here is everything you need to know when driving in Croatia.

rules Of Driving In Croatia:

You must be at least 18 years old
Drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left
Everyone in the vehicle is required to be wearing a seatbelt
Children under 12 are not permitted to sit in the front seat
If you are under 25 there is a zero tolerance drink policy, meaning the blood alcohol limit is 0%, if you are over 25 the limit is 0.5%.
It is prohibited to use a mobile device when driving, however, hands free devices are legal.
If you are travelling between October and March there is a requirement for dipped headlights to be on at all time, including daylight hours.

speed Limits

The speed limit for built up areas is 50km/h unless indicated other wise by road signs and 80km/h for some expressways. In rural areas the speed limit is up to 90km/h. When driving on the highway the speed can range from 110-130km/h.

make Sure Your Car Is Equipped With The Following:

Warning triangle
Fluorescent vests (must be in the car, not boot)
First-aid kit
Spare bulbs for headlights (except for cars with neon, LED or xenon bulbs)
If there is 5cm of snow or black ice your vehicle needs to be equipped with snow chains

make Sure You Have These With You:

Full, valid driving licence
Proof of ID (Passport)
Proof of ownership (V5C or VE103 certificate)
Proof of insurance

If You Hire With Indigo

Fortunately for you if you hire a car in Croatia with Indigo your car will come equipped with anything you are legally required to have. If it is not a legal requirement it may not be included, so make sure to research if you would like to add anything to your rental before booking.

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.