- you need a valid driver's licence and an insurance policy certificate in order to enter and drive in Croatia
- vehicles drive on the right side in Croatia
- fastening the seat belt is mandatory
- use of cell phones is forbidden during driving
- allowed level of alcohol in blood is 0.5 ‰
- if a traffic accident occurs, it has to be reported to the police on phone number 92
Petrol stations:
- working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m. every day; in the summer months until 10 p.m.
- some petrol stations in larger towns and main roads are open 24 hours a day.
- lead-free petrol is marked in green and can be acquired at all petrol stations
- petrol station sell: Eurosuper 95, Super 95, Super 98, Super plus 98, Euro Diesel, Diesel, larger town have autogas as well
- information on prices of petrol and list of petrol stations :
http://www.hak.hr/
http://www.omv.hr/
http://www.ina.hr/
Toll:
- toll is charged at motorways, three-lane roads and bridges
- info on toll and bridge-tolls:
http://www.hak.hr/
Maximum speed allowed:
- in inhabited areas 50 km/h (31 mph)
- outside inhabited areas 80 km/h (50 mph)
- on roads for traffic by motor vehicles only 110 km/h (68.35 mph)
- on motorways 130 km/h (80 mph)
- motor vehicles with a trailer 80 km/h (50 mph)
- buses and buses with light trailers 80 km/h (50 mph)
- if the road is wet, reduce and adjust the speed of the vehicle
Road assistance:
- Hrvatski Autoklub road assistance: Phone: 987 (for mobile phones type 01 first if in Croatia or +385 1 if calling from abroad)
- By dialling +385 1 4640 800, as well as on web site www.hak.hr, you can obtain the following information:
- road conditions and ferry traffic on the Adriatic
- the amount of fees for motorway traffic in Croatia and abroad
- ban of operation of specific vehicle category in Croatia
- petrol prices in Croatia
- telephone numbers of foreign auto clubs
- advices regarding the choice of traffic routes
- Information centre is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. You can also get the necessary information of road conditions on local radio stations
Rent-a-car:
- most international rent-a-car agencies have their offices in larger Croatian towns.
Taxi:
- taxi service can be found in all towns and tourist areas
- Phone: 970
- Taxi service in Dubrovnik: Phone. +385 20 435 715
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