Croatia vs North Macedonia driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Croatia and North Macedonia.
| Rule | Croatia | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 110 / 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.09 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.09 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Seasonal requirement for passenger cars; motorcycles all year | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply | Mandatory during a defined season |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest, spare bulbs | Not stated in the standardized source |
| 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 | 112 | 112 |
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.
North Macedonia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, 90 km/h on other roads.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment is mandatory 15 November – 15 March; police may stop non-equipped vehicles in winter conditions.
Mandatory equipment: The in-car equipment list is prescribed by separate vehicle regulations not verified here.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.