Country driving guide

Driving rules in North Macedonia

A practical summary of the main rules that may differ when you cross the border. The values below come from the official source linked on this page — the standardized Your Europe country page or the national law or authority.

Source-backed

Typical passenger-car speed limits

Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
90 km/h
Motorways / expressways
110 / 130 km/h

130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, 90 km/h on other roads.

Blood alcohol limits

Standard drivers
0.5 mg/ml
Novice drivers
0.09 mg/ml
Professional drivers
0.09 mg/ml

Lights, winter rules and equipment

Daytime lights
Mandatory all day
Winter tyres / equipment
Mandatory during a defined season Winter equipment is mandatory 15 November – 15 March; police may stop non-equipped vehicles in winter conditions.
Mandatory equipment
Not stated in the standardized source The in-car equipment list is prescribed by separate vehicle regulations not verified here.

Checks that depend on the route

Low-emission zones
Check the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcement
Check the current national or local official source
Emergency number
112

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.