DRIVING IN CROATIA

Tourists are enthusiastically rediscovering Croatia, which combines beautiful coastal scenery with a rugged mountainous interior. Winter conditions in the mountains can be severe so winter tyres or snow chains may be required. Roads are generally well maintained but they can become heavily congested at busy periods along the coast, and queues can form at border crossings. Some motorways, bridges and tunnels have tolls. Cars towing a trailer or caravan must carry two warning triangles. It is illegal to overtake military convoys. The police are empowered to impose on-the-spot fines. If entering Croatia with a damaged car you should obtain a certificate for the damage at the border.

Speed limits	Urban	Open road	Motorway
Car	50 kph	80-100 kph	130 kph
Towing	50 kph	80 kph	80 kph
Traffic regulations
Essential equipment	Warning triangle, spare bulbs, first aid kit
Minimum driving age	18 years
Drink-drive limit	50mg alcohol per 100ml blood
Child in front seat	Min 12 years
Seat Belt	Compulsory in front and rear seats
Motorcyclists	Must wear crash helmet and use headlamp at all times
Emergency telephone numbers
Police	92
Fire	93
Ambulance	94

Extracted from Haynes Glovebox guide DRIVING ABROAD by Robert Davies. This authoritive guide provides a wealth of information on all aspects of driving abroad. Order from www.haynes.co.uk