Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Croatia driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia.
| Rule | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 80 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 100 / 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.3 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Seasonal requirement for passenger cars; motorcycles all year |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory in winter road conditions | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply |
| Mandatory equipment | warning triangle, reflective vest | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest, spare bulbs |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 122 / 123 / 124 | 112 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, 80 km/h on other roads.
Blood alcohol limits: Zero tolerance for drivers under 21 or with under 3 years of experience, C/D categories and professional drivers.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter-equipment periods and specifications are set by a ministerial rulebook; driving without it is penalised where mandated.
Mandatory equipment: First-aid kit and other items are prescribed by a separate technical rulebook not verified here.
Emergency number: Police 122, fire 123, ambulance 124; a nationwide 112 service is not confirmed by official sources.
Croatia
Daytime lights: Mandatory for motorcycles and mopeds all year; mandatory for other vehicles during winter time.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment is mandatory on major roads from 15 November to 15 April and on other roads in winter conditions.
Mandatory equipment: Spare bulbs are not required for xenon, neon or LED lamps.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.