Facts for a trip to Croatia

I copied this article from a discussion about Croatia. The article was written by Vláďa, in my opinion very well. There is a lot of current information. Maybe they will come in handy for you too.

Facts about the trip to Croatia 2018 (FAQ)

Dear forum and travelers to Croatia,

I offer this thread as a set of facts that do not need to be discussed, but will help prepare the way. Please keep this thread informative without unnecessary comments. The addition of other facts is of course welcome. It will help the less experienced in particular, if they do not have to go through very developed threads full of emotions. Thank you for understanding. I will gradually supplement the facts.

Highway stamps in 2018

• Austrian and Slovenian stamps are affixed and are available, among other things, at pumps near the border and at border crossings. Austrian especially at OMV at no extra charge. The Slovenian stamp can be bought, for example, on the Austrian A9 in front of Graz at the tunnel toll booth, then at the Grall petrol station 15 km before the A /SLO border (they also communicate in Czech), then directly at the border (there are queues here). Furthermore, in our car clubs, travel agencies and exchange offices, but there they are usually more expensive. The place of affixing is marked on the stamp

At the Slovenian border A /SLO Spielfeld /Šentilj, there are large prominent signs that direct cars with a highway stamp (vinjetou) to the left lane, cars without a vinjety to the right lane and there is a point of sale where you can buy and affix a stamp. The next sequel is then completely risk-free. If someone passes the left lane without a mark, they take a risk.

• Hungarian stamps (matrix) are electronic, paid at the border or on the Internet[ematrica.nemzetiutdij.hu] . Nothing is pasted, you will receive a confirmation of payment stating the license plate (SS). The Hungarian motorway can be paid for in our ABA /UAMK branches and tourist centers.

• The Hungarian weekly stamp is valid for 10 days.

More information:

• Slovenian motorway A1 /A4 from Austria (Spielfeld) to Croatia in the direction of Zagreb is paid from the Austrian border. The roundabout at Maribor itself is not paid if you drive from a toll-free road. Attention, motorway feeders and H2 roads near Maribor are already paid.

• There are several proven and well-described routes for the Slovenian motorway bypass, including comments on the advantages or disadvantages of other fibers.

• There are 2 basic routes for passing through Hungary - the longer on the toll motorway M1 /M7 around Budapest or the shorter on the toll road M85, M86 in the direction of Szombathely. You can also drive the original unpaid 86 through Czorna. Driving on the M86 is really relaxing.

• In Croatia, tolls are collected based on mileage. At the entrance to the motorway, you will pick up your ticket and hand it in at the exit. It is advantageous to pay by card, there is a better rate and they can not rob you. They are obliged to accept the card at all toll booths. In front of Zagreb in the direction from the sea, the entire Demerje toll booth is reserved for card payments. It is marked CARD ONLY and is without waiting, unlike Lučko 2 km away, which is for payment in cash, marked CASH ONLY and there is usually a delay. The ENC toll booth is for electronic subscription holders (box).

• Beware of wet Croatian highways, they tend to be slippery. Otherwise, the quality of all SK, H, SLO, HR motorways is excellent.

• Brno-Vienna can be driven via Mikulov or on the D2 Břeclav-Poštorná. Both routes are roughly equivalent. Recently, it seems to be a more advantageous way through Břeclav due to the limitations of Nové Mlýny.

• On the way from Brno to Vienna, the A5 motorway is in operation from the Poysdorf bypass in Austria, which continues as the Vienna S1, S2, A23, A2 motorway bypass in the direction of Graz. On the way back, don't be fooled by the CZ signs in front of Vienna. Do not turn anywhere and stubbornly continue straight on A2, A23, S2, S1 and turn right after Vienna on A5. Otherwise you will drive well. The route to Brno on the A23, A5 is already correctly indicated on the A23

There are dozens of routes, from different places to different places, each with its own pros and cons and they are described in different threads. Of course, everyone chooses a route that suits them in all respects.

Speed limits and speeding penalties

municipality, outside the municipality, expressways, motorways, + (fines for speed approximate)

CZ: 50, 90, 130, 130 + (up to 30 (20 municipalities)=1000 CZK, up to 40 (30 municipalities)=2500 CZK, more=5000CZK

SK: 50, 90, 130, 130 + (10,20,30,40,50,60,70km /h=50 €, 100 €, 200 €, 300 €, 400 €, 500 €, 650 €)

A: 50, 100, 110, 130 + (highway 10=20 €, 20=30 €, max.726 €, off highway 30=70 €, over 30=150 €)

SLO: 50, 90, 100, 130 + (in the village 10=250 €, 20=500 €, outside 20=120 €, 30=240 €, highway 20=100 €, 40=200 €)

HU: 50, 90, 100, 130 + (over 25 in the village=100 €, over 75 in the village and 110 on the highway=1000 €)

HR: 50, 90, 110, 130 + (up to 10=300 CZK, up to 30=500 CZK, up to 50=700 CZK, over 50=1000 CZK)

In Austria, watch the camera on the windshield. It is not a holiday and is popularly fined. He also doesn't like to see navigation on the windshield.

Slovenia

Link to the map of toll motorways and roads in Slovenia:[www.dars.si]

Roads marked A and H are paid for. Vignettes are usually obligatory (however, they do not have to be obligatory in their entire length, this is indicated in time on the direction signs by a crossed-out symbol of a motorway or road for motor vehicles and it means "no vignette is needed on this road"). , even if it leads a short distance down the highway). If the road is marked G, it is unpaid, ie without a vignette.

The detour of the Slovenian motorway, as well as the journeys through Hungary, are described more here, it probably doesn't make sense to repeat them. Here is just basic information.

According to the latest information from the Slovenian motorway administrator (DARS), the missing 5 km section of the A4 Draženci (Ptuj) - HR (Gruškovje) motorway will be completed by the end of 2018 (perhaps).

On the issue of the sale of used stamps - on the website www.dars.si it is possible to read, among other things, that:

1. The vignette is intended for one vehicle only and is non-transferable between vehicles.

2. The vignette must be glued directly to the glass, the use of glue, various foils, adhesive tapes, etc. is not allowed

3. A fine of EUR 300-500 shall be imposed for breaches of the vignette application principle. Slovenians are starting to control the way the stamp is affixed and are fine.

It is up to everyone to consider the possible risk and shame. Arguments about an overpriced stamp do not stand up to the law.

Croatia

In Croatia, a limit of 0.5 per mille of blood alcohol is allowed for drivers over the age of 25, but there is a zero limit for drivers under the age of 24. If the presence of alcohol in the driver's blood exceeds 1.5 per mille, the driver may be sentenced to up to 60 days' imprisonment.

- The permitted speed on the motorway is 130 km / h, on roads for motor vehicles 110 km / h, outside the municipality 90 km / h, in the municipalities 50 km / h.

Attention: for drivers under the age of 24, the maximum speed limits are 10 km / h lower.

If you exceed the speed limit by more than 50 km / h, the driver can be sentenced to up to 60 days in prison.

For exceeding the speed limit outside the municipality you can get a fine in the range of 500 - 7,000 HRK, for exceeding the speed limit in the village you can get a fine in the range of 300 - 15,000 HRK and in the extreme case, as well as in case of non-payment, the misdemeanor court can pronounce the driver imprisonment for up to 60 days.

During summer time, there is no obligation to use low beam during the day.

It is forbidden to use a mobile phone while driving, except when using a handsfree.

For the transport of a child under 5 years of age, the use of a child car seat is mandatory.

The use of a safety helmet applies to cyclists under the age of 16.

In Croatia, increased caution is recommended when driving in the rain, as the bituminous surface of Croatian roads has a different composition than the Czech drivers are used to, and in the rain the road has similar properties to icing. It is especially treacherous when drizzle.

A warning vest for all passengers is a mandatory feature of the car.

Gas stations are usually open from 7 am to 5 pm, in the summer season until 10 pm, the main gas stations in larger cities and on international roads are open 24 hours a day.

There is a strict ban on spending the night in the whole territory in Croatia. This means that, with the exception of accommodation in a hotel, campsite, private accommodation, other accommodation is prohibited. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in tourists being prosecuted, prosecuted, fined or imprisoned.

Fuel prices are roughly comparable everywhere, it seems that the most expensive are in our country .....

To travel abroad by rented or company car, the driver should have the written consent of the vehicle owner (preferably in English) with a notarized signature. In the case of a company car, it is the signature of the statutory representative. The forms are available at www.uamk.cz

I'll be glad if this review helps.

Happy journey to all.

Edited 53 times. Last edited by Vlada (30. 05. 2018 23:25).