North Macedonia vs Kosovo driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between North Macedonia and Kosovo.
| Rule | North Macedonia | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 80 / 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 110 / 130 km/h | 110 / 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.09 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.09 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory during a defined season | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply |
| Mandatory equipment | Not stated in the standardized source | first-aid kit, warning triangle, 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 |
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.
Kosovo
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on expressways, 100 km/h on dual-carriageway national roads, 80 km/h on other roads.
Blood alcohol limits: Zero tolerance for new and beginner drivers, C/D categories, driving instructors and professional B-category drivers.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment is mandatory 15 November – 15 March, and in snow or ice conditions at any time.
Mandatory equipment: A towing device is also required; a fire extinguisher where separate legislation foresees it.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.