Driving in Croatia

Children must be at least 12 years of age to sit in the front seat. The use of seat belts is compulsory for front- and rear-seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 50 mg. Random breath tests are legal. Speed limits are as follows: 60 kph (37 mph) in built-up areas, 90­100 kph (56­62 mph) outside built-up areas; and 130 kph (81 mph) on expressways. Caravans and cars towing a trailer are limited to 80 kph (50 mph).

Vehicles entering a roundabout have right of way. School buses and vehicles of public transport have right of way when they're leaving a stop. Do not drive on tram lines. Don't pass a bus when passengers are getting on or off.

Motorcyclists must use headlights day and night. Other motorists must use headlights in built-up areas when visibility is less than 100 metres, and outside built-up areas when visibility is less than 200 metres. Use your horn only in cases of immediate and extreme danger.

Police are empowered to collect fines on the spot.

Road traffic info is provided 24 hours a day by Hrvatski Auto-Klub, tel: 041 415 800.

Fuel

Most stations are open from 6am to 8pm, but some along major roads stay open 24 hours. Leaded super has an octane rating of 98; unleaded super, or bezolovni benzin, 91 or 95.

Tolls

Charged on the E59 and the E70 out of Zagreb.