Information for safe driving on roads in Slovenia

We wish your trip in the summer, especially at times of highest traffic density, to be safe and relaxed.

Speed limits

		50 kmph in residental areas
		90 kmph on all roads where not otherwise indicated
		100 kmph on the roads, reserved for motor traffic
		130 kmph on motorways
		25 kmph on cycle tracks
		5 kmph in areas of traffic calming and pedestrian precincts

Permitted Alcohol Content in Blood

• 0.5 gram alcohol per a kilogram of blood for all drivers of private vehicles and motorcycles
• 0.0 gram alcohol per a kilogram of blood for all professional drivers (C,D,E).

Use of the Safety Belt

It is compulsory to use the safety belt also at the back seat, provided that the car has safety belts at the back.

Lights On

It is compulsory to have dimmed headlights turned on while driving also during the day.

Use of the Mobile Phone

While driving, only the use of a hands-free mobile phone is permitted.

Reversing

While reversing all four indicators must be switched on.

Motorcycles and Motorised Bicycles

It is forbidden to have a person of less than 12 years of age on a motorcycle. The rider and the passenger on a motorcycle or a motorised bicycle must both wear strapped homologised crash helmets. Motorised bicycles whose cubic capacity does not exceed 50 cc and which can develop a speed up to 50 kph must be ridden on the roadways and not on the cycle track.

Marking a Broken-down Vehicle at Night

If a vehicle breaks down at night and its technical condition does not make possible the use of all four indicators, the driver must, beside using the warning triangle, adequately mark the broken down vehicle (a yellow flashing light, a torch).

Police Authorisation

If the driver refuses to comply with the police officers order, continues to drive and with his driving or vehicle obstructs or threatens traffic safety, his vehicle is removed from traffic and retained up until 24 hours. If the fine is paid immediately, it is reduced by 50 %.

Driving Restrictions

Driving restrictions for all vehicles exceeding 7.5 tons of the maximum permitted mass are in force every Sunday and every bank holiday from 06.00 to 22.00 and every Saturday form 06.00 to 13.00.

Reports on road traffic conditions on radio Slovenia

Radio Slovenia: 88.5, 90.0, 91.8, 92.9, 94.1 and 96.4 MHz FM - tourist information - every day 9.35 a.m. and at 6.35 p.m.

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