Stop
Obavezno zaustavljanje
Stop at the line before the junction or level crossing and give way to all traffic on the road you are entering.
What to do: Come to a complete stop, even if the road looks clear, then go when it is safe.
Priority and junctions
Give way
Raskrižje s cestom s prednošću prolaska
You must give way to all vehicles on the road you are entering.
What to do: Slow down and stop if needed. Go only when the road is clear.
Junction of roads of equal importance
Raskrižje cesta iste važnosti
A junction is ahead where neither road has priority.
What to do: Give way to vehicles coming from your right.
Priority road
Cesta s prednošću prolaska
You are on a priority road. Traffic on side roads must give way to you.
What to do: Carry on, but watch for cars pulling out. Priority lasts until the end-of-priority sign.
End of priority road
Završetak ceste s prednošću prolaska
The priority road ends here.
What to do: From here, follow the signs at each junction, or give way to the right where there are none.
Roundabout ahead
Raskrižje s kružnim tokom prometa
A roundabout is ahead.
What to do: Slow down and look for a give-way sign at the entry. Without one, priority to the right applies.
Speed and cameras
Speed check
Kontrola brzine
Speed checks take place on this road or section.
What to do: Keep to the speed limit.
National speed limits
Ograničenje najveće dopuštene brzine na cestama Republike Hrvatske
The general limits in Croatia: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside them, 110 km/h on expressways and 130 km/h on motorways. Dipped headlights are required all day from 1 November to 31 March.
What to do: Use these limits wherever no other sign applies.
Built-up area
Naselje
You are entering a built-up area.
What to do: Slow to 50 km/h unless a sign shows another limit.
End of built-up area
Završetak naselja
The built-up area ends here.
What to do: The limit rises to 90 km/h unless a sign shows another limit.
Speed limit
Ograničenje brzine
Maximum speed in km/h.
What to do: Do not exceed the number shown.
End of speed limit
Prestanak ograničenja brzine
The speed limit shown ends here.
What to do: The general limit for the road applies again.
Speed limit zone
Zona u kojoj je ograničena brzina
The limit applies on every street in the zone.
What to do: Keep to the limit until the end-of-zone sign, which is the same sign crossed by black diagonal lines.
Motorways and overtaking
Motorway
Autocesta
A motorway starts here.
What to do: The limit is 130 km/h unless signposted. Tolls usually apply.
Expressway or road for motor vehicles only
Cesta namijenjena isključivo za promet motornih vozila ili brza cesta
An expressway or a road reserved for motor vehicles starts here.
What to do: The limit is 110 km/h unless signposted.
End of motorway
Završetak autoceste
The motorway ends here.
What to do: Slow down to the limit for the road ahead.
End of expressway
Završetak ceste namijenjene isključivo za promet motornih vozila ili brze ceste
The expressway ends here.
What to do: Slow down to the limit for the road ahead.
Toll plaza ahead
Cestarina
A toll plaza is ahead.
What to do: Slow down and choose a lane that takes your payment method.
Dipped headlights required
Obavezno paljenje kratkih svjetala na vozilu
Dipped headlights must be on along this stretch.
What to do: Turn on dipped headlights.
End of all restrictions
Prestanak svih zabrana
All earlier restrictions, such as speed limits and no overtaking, end here.
What to do: The general rules for the road apply again.
No overtaking
Zabrana pretjecanja svih motornih vozila, osim mopeda i motocikla bez prikolice
You must not overtake motor vehicles other than mopeds and solo motorcycles.
What to do: Stay behind until the end-of-restriction sign.
Warnings
Side wind
Bočni vjetar
Strong side wind is likely.
What to do: Slow down and hold the wheel firmly, especially on bridges and open coastal roads.
Zones and parking
No stopping or parking
Zabrana zaustavljanja i parkiranja
No stopping or parking on this side of the road.
What to do: Do not stop, even briefly.
No parking
Zabrana parkiranja
No parking on this side of the road. Brief stops are allowed.
What to do: Park elsewhere.
Directions
Traffic radio
Radiopostaja
The station named broadcasts official road reports in this area.
What to do: Tune in for warnings about wind, closures and queues.
Other signs
Traffic surveillance
Nadzor prometa
Traffic on this road or section is monitored by cameras.
What to do: Expect offences to be recorded.
Wrong way
Krivi smjer
You are driving the wrong way into a motorway or one-way carriageway.
What to do: Stop at once at the side of the road and do not go on.
Stop to pay toll
Zabrana prolaska bez zaustavljanja (cestarina)
You must stop here to pay the toll.
What to do: Stop at the booth unless you are in a lane for electronic tags.
Toll lane payment methods
Način plaćanja cestarine
Shows which payment methods each toll lane accepts.
What to do: Without an ENC tag, use a lane marked CASH or CARD.
Snow chains required
Lanci za snijeg
Motor vehicles, except mopeds and motorcycles, must have snow chains on the driven wheels when the road is covered in snow.
What to do: Fit chains before going on when the road is snowy.
Words on the signs
| On the sign | Means |
|---|---|
| Naselje | Built-up area The 50 km/h limit applies from the yellow place-name sign. |
| Završetak | End As in Završetak naselja, end of built-up area. |
| Obilazak | Detour Detour signs are orange. |
| Kontrola brzine | Speed check |
| Video nadzor prometa | Video traffic surveillance |
| USPORI | Slow down Shown on speed display boards. |
| Krivi smjer | Wrong way |
| Bočni vjetar | Side wind |
| Lanci za snijeg | Snow chains |
| Poledica | Ice on the road |
| Radovi na cesti | Roadworks |
| Prometna nesreća | Traffic accident |
| Djeca na cesti | Children |
| Pješački prijelaz | Pedestrian crossing |
| Pješačka zona | Pedestrian zone No cars without a permit. |
| Zona | Zone A rule on a ZONA sign applies to every street until the end-of-zone sign. |
| Carina | Customs You must stop at a customs or police checkpoint sign. |
Drawings follow the official designs described by Croatia's road authorities. Real signs vary a little in size and lettering. The full guide to driving in Croatia