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24. Transportation and use of radar detectors is also considered a serious violation. If the prohibited device is detected in the car during the police check, the driver will have to pay a fine of 2,000 kuna. Of course, the radar detector is subject to immediate confiscation.

25. In many cities of the country, there are special lanes for public transport. These lanes are marked with appropriate traffic signs. Passenger cars are not allowed to use these lanes and driving on them is considered a serious traffic violation.

26. Drivers are allowed to use the car in Croatia only if they have the EC driving license. The driving licenses, issued by some other countries, are also valid in Croatia, but it is recommended to obtain the international driver's permit in this case.

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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Kroatia, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.

When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Kroatia, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.

Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.

At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.

For a car rental options in Kroatia, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!

27. Police patrols are not a rarity of the roads of Croatia. As a rule, the main goal of these patrols is to identify drunk drivers. The police can stop virtually any car, and drivers should treat such actions on the part of the police with patience and understanding.

28. Foreign motorists may consider the roads of Croatia rather narrow. This distinguishing feature is especially noticeable in small towns and in mountainous areas. If you plan to make travel to the mountains, you should be particularly careful. Narrow roads with lots of sharp turns, climbs and descents may be very complicated for inexperienced drivers.

29. Local drivers are very polite, and they treat other traffic participants with great care and respect. Pedestrians have the priority on the roads of Croatia. As a rule, local drivers give way to them not only at crossroads, but also at any place of the road.

30. Scooter drivers remain the main traffic violators on local roads. Even in serious traffic jams they can confidently pass between the rows of cars at a high speed. Drivers of scooters and motorbikes are involved in the majority of accidents that happen on local roads.

31. Hard-to-please drivers will surely appreciate numerous road signs and information boards on the road. They provide motorists with all necessary information. Do not forget to pay particular attention to road signs installed on mountain slopes.

32. The absence of billboards is another positive feature of Croatian roads. Here billboards are considered nothing but “road debris”, which only distracts motorists from driving.

33. Public transport has the priority on urban roads, so do not forget to give way to it. On mountain roads cars that move upwards have the priority. Some parts of mountain roads are so narrow that there is no enough space for at least two cars. In this case, the car that goes down must give way. Sometimes it takes much time to drive backwards, searching for a proper place, where it is enough space for two cars.

34. Fans of unhurried rides at scenic areas will be surely pleasantly surprised because mountain and coastal roads in Croatia are laid in very beautiful places. Rijeka - Pula (Route 66) is considered one of the most beautiful roads in the country. The length of the highway is approximately 100 km. The road is located close to the Gulf of Kvarner known for its beauty. During their ride, travelers will find many beautiful natural and historical attractions.

35. The Adriatic highway (E65) is even more famous than the abovementioned road. This road is also located along the coast and repeats its shape. The highway starts in Rijeka and ends in Dubrovnik, passing through many beautiful wooded islands, old villages and towns. The part of the road that takes place in the piedmont region of Velebit is considered the most beautiful.

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