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Rules
of the road
Carry your full valid driving licence and International Driving
Permit, vehicle registration documents, and insurance documents
with you at all times. Driving is on the right. The wearing
of seat belts is mandatory, and all motorists are required to
carry a red reflector triangle. Driving after drinking any alcohol
is a serious offence.
Driving - Vehicle documents
Check with your motor vehicle insurance company regarding any
insurance documents you will need and whether any additional
insurance is required. An International Driving Permit and a
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Roads,
tolls and speed limits
There are tolls on the motorways around Zagreb, for the bridge
to Krk Island, and for the U1ka tunnel between Rijeka and Istria.
Speed limits are 50 kilometres per hour in built-up areas, 130
kilometres per hour on motorways, dualcarriage way 110, and
90 kilometres per hour on other roads. |
Electrical
devices
The electrical current in Croatia is 220 volts AC. Round, two-pin
plugs are used. An adapter is essential for UK and Irish appliances. |
Money
Notes and coins
The official monetary unit is the kuna (Kn). Notes come in denominations
of Kn1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Coins are in denominations
of Kn5, 2, and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 lipa. Currency
exchange
Travellers cheques are generally accepted. Currency may be exchanged
at banks and authorised exchanges. There are restrictions on
the import and export of the kuna. Money should never be exchanged
at unauthorised dealers. Banks are open 07.30 to 19.00 Monday
to Friday, 08.00 to 14.00 on Saturday. Exchange offices are
usually open well into the evening. |
Transport
Metro, buses and trams
Croatia has an extensive bus network. Generally, for both urban
transport and long-distance carriers, you should buy your ticket
at a bus station. Internal transport may be currrently limited
in certain parts of the country. There is no metro system in
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Public
holidays
1 January: New Year's Day
6 January: Epiphany
Easter Monday
1 May: Labour Day
22 June: Croatian National Uprising
15 August: Assumption
1 November: All Saints' Day
25 December: Christmas Day |
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European
Union citizens do not require visas to visit Croatia. |
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Emergency
phone numbers
Police: 92
Fire brigade: 93
Ambulance/first aid: 94
Assistance
There are emergency
phones along the main roads. In the event of a breakdown, telephone
987. |
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Time
zones
Central European Time (GMT plus one hour). Clocks are put forward
one hour from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the
end of October. |
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Driving
tips
Twenty-four-hour information on road conditions is available by
telephoning the Croatian Automobile Association on +385 1 425 575. |
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Ferries
There are regular passenger and car ferries between Split and Ancona
(Italy) and between Dubrovnik and Bari (Italy). |
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