Driving in Slovenia - general information for driving

General Information for Driving in Slovenia

Driving in Slovenia and surrounding countries is a breeze - the roads are generally good, well marked and traffic outside the cities is light. But regulations on drivers are strict and you can be stung with a hefty fine if you don't follow these rules:

• Driving in Slovenia is on the right hand side of the road.

• Seat belts when driving a hire car in Slovenia are mandatory.

• All vehicles must have their headlights on day and night.

• Drivers are to carry a valid driver's licence at all times while driving, registration documents and insurance documents.

• Using mobile phones while driving is not allowed

• The highest permissible level of alcohol in the body of the is 0.05%. The limit for novice drivers (less than 2 years experience), drivers under the age of 21 and professional drivers is 0.0%. Since there are frequent tests of drivers' alcohol intoxication, it is better that you do not drink if planning on driving afterwards.

• Petrol stations and pumps on motorways are situated approximately every 30 kilometres and open 24 hours a day. There are also many petrol stations in cities and towns.

• Parking is not allowed on yellow-marked spaces, blue spaces are for short stays only and white spaces indicate paid on-street parking.

• You must be at least 12 years old to sit in the front of a car.

​Speed Limits

• 50 km/h in populated areas

• 90 km/h outside populated areas

• 110 km/h on dual carriageways

• 130 km/h on motorways