Costo y método de pago de la autopista en Croacia.

**Croacia** is a classic holiday destination for Italians due to the splendid coastal cities that are very attractive during the summer season and easily accessible from our country. If you plan to drive there, make sure to inquire in advance. **How much does the highway cost in Croatia and how do you pay?** so you can get an idea of the travel costs. We remind you that as of 2023, the Balkan country introduced the euro instead of the local kuna, making payments easier.

WHAT ARE THE ROADS IN CROATIA?

Before you understand how many **roads in Croatia** Let’s see what they are, where they lead, and how to identify them.

A1 Dalmatia: Zagreb – Split – Dubrovnik;

A2 Zagorje Highway: Zagreb – Macelj;

A3 Posavina Highway: Bregana – Zagreb – Lipovac;

A4 Varaždin Highway: Zagreb – Goričan;

A5 Slavonian Highway: Beli Manastir – Osijek – border with Bosnia;

A6 Primorsko-Goranska Highway: Rijeka – Bosiljevo;

A7 Kvarner Highway: Rupa – Matulji – Diračje – Orehovica – Šmrika;

Istria A8 epsilon: Kanfanar – Matulji;

A9 Istria epsilon: Umag – Pula;

A10 Neretva Highway: border with Bosnia – Ploče;

A11 Sisak Highway: Zagreb – Sisak.

The traffic signs that lead to the roads are **green in color**, like in Italy. As you may have guessed, in Croatian it means «road».

DRIVING IN CROATIA: SPEED LIMITS, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, FINES AND OTHER INFORMATION

The **Speed limits in Croatia** are similar to those in force in our country, so the maximum speed on highways is **130 kilometers per hour**. In urban centers, the limit is set at **50 kilometers per hour**, unless otherwise indicated in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, such as near schools and hospitals. The limit applies on extra-urban roads. **90 kilometers per hour**

In Croatia, the tolerated limit for blood alcohol levels is **0.5 g/liter**, a limit that drops to zero for professional drivers (truck drivers, taxi drivers, and bus and coach drivers, to name a few). Zero tolerance even for drivers under 24 years of age. (Do you know all the effects of drinking while driving? Discover them here).

It is absolutely forbidden to drive in Croatia **under the influence of narcotics or drugs** with psychotropic and narcotic effects. Police patrols can request drug screening tests, and if they test positive, the vehicle will be seized, the license revoked, and heavy fines imposed.

In Croatian coastal areas, the penalties for traffic violations are quite severe, **The police can demand payment of fines in cash at the time of reading charges**. of the violation. If necessary, the fine can be paid within 8 days at bank branches and post offices. For foreigners, the passport may be withheld until the fine is paid.

In Croatia **Children aged 2 to 5 must travel in the rear seats** and secured in child seats appropriate to their weight and height. Children under 2 years old can travel in the front seat in a rear-facing child seat with the passenger airbag deactivated. Children under 12 years old cannot travel in the front passenger seat without proper support.

Finally, if you travel to Croatia with **accompanying pets** must have an **European passport** and must be marked with a **legible tattoo or microchip**.

ROAD IN CROATIA: COST AND PAYMENT

All **roads in Croatia** impose the payment of **Toll**, including the tunnel connecting Rijeka and Istria, the road between Delnice and Rijeka, and the bridge to the island of Krk. However, the roads are free. The fee can be paid **at the arrival booth in cash or by credit card** (It works the same as in Italy, unlike Slovenia, which requires the vignette). From last year **European Telepass also works in Croatia** So if you have this device, you can pay the Croatian highways using the electronic toll system using the corresponding gates.

Alternatively, you can use **Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)**, a transmitter (transponder) that costs 15 euros and saves around 20% in taxes. It is rechargeable and has no time limits. The transmitter is available at the Croatian road company HAC and at some toll stations.

About **Highway tolls in Croatia** prices range from **between 6 and 32 euros** depending on the route. However, special rates may apply for the use of tunnels and bridges, with prices ranging from 3 to 6 euros.

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