Croatia vs Romania driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Croatia and Romania.
| Rule | Croatia | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 / 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Seasonal requirement for passenger cars; motorcycles all year | Mandatory on selected roads |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply | Mandatory in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest, spare bulbs | warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vest |
| 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.
Romania
Daytime lights: Mandatory on national roads, motorways and expressways.
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory on snowy and icy roads.
Mandatory equipment: The source limits the reflective-vest requirement to vehicles over 3.5 t.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.