Driving in Croatia (Hrvatska)

Mandatory in the car: first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest, spare bulbs (not required for cars with xenon, neon or LED bulbs). Seat belts and child restraints mandatory.
Winter equipment is mandatory from 15 November to 15 April on designated winter sections (motorways A1-A6 and about 90 state and county roads), regardless of weather. Cars up to 3.5 t: M+S winter tyres on all wheels, or summer tyres with at least 4 mm tread plus snow chains ready to fit on the drive wheels. Studded tyres not allowed. Outside the dates, winter equipment is required on any road in winter conditions (snow or ice).
Daytime running lights or dipped headlights are mandatory in winter time (from the autumn clock change to the spring clock change).

No vignette. Motorways are tolled per distance and vehicle category (passenger cars are most likely group I). Currently paid at toll booths or with an ENC device.
A new unified free-flow electronic system with plate recognition is planned for full operation from 1 March 2027: toll booths removed, light vehicles use either an ENC device or licence plate recognition, both linked to the plate and a payment method. Motorway works for it are under way (overnight closures in October 2026).

Cars and vans under 3.5 t: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside, 130 km/h on motorways. With a trailer: 50 / 80 / 90 km/h. Alcohol limit 0.5 mg/ml; 0.0 for novice and professional drivers. Hands-free phone use only.

112 single emergency number (free from any phone).
Police 192, fire brigade 193, ambulance 194, sea rescue 195.
HAK roadside assistance 1987 (from abroad +385 1 1987 or +385 1 4693 700). Road conditions 072 777 777 (+385 1 464 0800 from abroad).

Cars registered in the EU/EEA: the number plate serves as proof of insurance and a green card is not required; the home policy covers third-party liability across the EU. Carry insurance papers. A green card or border insurance may be needed for vehicles insured outside the EU.