Necessary documents for driving a passenger vehicle
- A valid driving licence
- A vehicle permit
- An insurance green card
- A passport or an identification card
Passenger vehicle equipment
- A warning triangle
- Valid first aid kit
- A reflective vest
- Spare car bulbs
- Spare tyre
Traffic Rules
- Drive on the right
- Keep your daytime running lights on
- Use seatbelts
- Do not use a mobile phone while driving
- Drinking alcohol before and while driving is prohibited
Tips for safe driving
Weather and road conditions
Before setting off, check weather and road conditions.
Speed
Adjust your speed to road and weather conditions and traffic density.
Safe distance between vehicles
Increase the distance between vehicles when driving in a line of vehicles or inclement weather conditions.
Overtaking
Do not engage in risky overtaking, especially on winding coastal roads.
Rest
Set off on your trip well-rested. Take regular breaks during long car journeys.
Parking
Use authorised parking and designated parking spaces. If you leave your vehicle in a location that obstructs the normal flow of traffic, it will be towed away and the towing fee and a fine for illegal parking shall be applied.
Tips for motorcycle safety
Helmet
Before riding, clean your visor, put your helmet on and tighten it properly.
Visibility
Wear brighter clothing and a helmet in vibrant colours or with reflective details. Turn on your daytime running lights or dipped headlights.
Riding
Avoid overtaking or passing a line of vehicles on the part of the roadway intended for oncoming traffic. Change lanes, overtake or turn carefully with the turn signal on.
Tips for cycling safety
Helmet
Wear a helmet while cycling.
Visibility
When riding on a public road at night or during the day in case of reduced visibility, marking with lights and a reflective vest is mandatory.
Riding
Riding is allowed on bike paths or bike lanes; if there are none, ride as close to the right edge of the road as possible. If you are riding in a group, ride one behind the other.
- Avoid overtaking or passing a line of vehicles on a section of the roadway intended for oncoming traffic.
- Change lanes, overtake or turn carefully with the turn signal on.
Tips for protecting your bicycle against theft
- Do not leave your bicycle unsupervised
- Use a chain lock
- Do not leave your documents in bicycle bags
Tips for electric scooter safety
Helmet
Wear a helmet while riding.
Visibility
Wear a reflective vest or clothing.
Riding
Use bike paths, and if there are none, ride carefully in pedestrian areas.
Safety tips
- Do not use earbuds in both ears
- More than one person per e-scooter is not allowed
- Children under the age of 14 are forbidden from using an e-scooter
- Avoid theft by applying proper safety measures and using designated parking spaces
Car hire
Prior to car hire, check the deposit and refund rules.
Documents needed for car hire
- A driving licence
- A credit or debit card
- A passport or ID card
- Booking / voucher number
Age requirement
The minimum age requirement for renting a car is 18 and the maximum age is 80.
What to do in case of a car accident
- If you are involved in a traffic accident with injured persons, notify the police at +385 192 and the emergency medical assistance at +385 194 and remain at the scene.
- If you are involved in a traffic accident with material damage, take photos of the vehicle's position, remove the vehicle from the roadway and fill out the European Accident Report form.