Croatia summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Croatian
Kuna
4,489,409
GMT + 1
385
Right
No
Local weather
Zagreb
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Sat-13° | -6° -
Sun-14° | -5° - Mon-9° | -6°
- Tue-8° | -1°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 130kph (81mph)
- Open roads:
- 100kph (62mph)
- Towns:
- 60kph (31mph)
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
- Children under 135 cm must use approved safety seating devices (child's seat or on a belt cushion) adapted to their height and weight.
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
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Seat belts:
- The use of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seated passengers if fitted
- Children must be at least 12 years of age to sit in the front seat
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow Down
- Green – Go
Costs
- Road tolls:
- Tolls are charged on the main route E59 and the E70 out of Zagreb and E71 from Zagreb to Split
- Tolls are also charged on selected motorways, bridges and tunnels
- On the spot fines:
- Police are empowered to collect fines on the spot for motoring and traffic offences
- Motorists should always collect a receipt from the issuing officer
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- In Zagreb and Split: 0700 – 0800hrs and 1500 -1600hrs
- Fuel:
- Most fuel stations are open from 0600 - 2000hrs, but some along major roads stay open 24hrs
- Credit cards are generally accepted in major fuel stations
- Leaded super has an octane rating of 98; unleaded super, or bezolovni benzin 95
- Parking advice:
- In all major cities there are parking zones and tolls apply accordingly
- There are many parking lots which can be found in Zagreb and Dunbrovnik.
- There is metered parking areas in many of the main cities