Driving in Croatia vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

As you prepare for your journey through Croatia and Monaco, it’s essential to understand the distinct nuances in their road regulations. From lane markings to speed limits and traffic signals, each nation has unique rules that ensure vehicular safety. Discover the key contrasts that will keep you informed and secure on your travels.

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Driving Side

The driving side in croatia is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in croatia is 76

1.619 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for croatia is 1.619 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Croatia	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

croatia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

croatia:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

croatia:

Not commonly practiced.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

croatia:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

croatia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

croatia:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

croatia:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

croatia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

croatia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

croatia:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Croatia	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

croatia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

croatia:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

croatia:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

croatia:

130 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

croatia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

croatia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

croatia:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

croatia:

Yes

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Croatia	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Croatian; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

croatia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

croatia:

Not used

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

croatia:

Signal when entering and exiting

monaco:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

croatia:

Croatian; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

croatia:

Triangle with red border

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Croatia		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

croatia:

Not allowed

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

croatia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Croatia	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted temporarily; no International Driving Permit necessary for EEA citizens	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

croatia:

Accepted temporarily; no International Driving Permit necessary for EEA citizens

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

croatia:

International Driving Permit required

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

croatia:

Annual inspection required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

croatia:

Displayed on windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

croatia:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Croatia	Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Professional Drivers

croatia:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

croatia:

Common

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

croatia:

Can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Croatia	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	92	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	188 or check with your insurance provider	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

croatia:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

croatia:

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

croatia:

188 or check with your insurance provider

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

croatia:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Croatia	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; significant fines possible	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines enforced	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines enforced	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; stated at the time of fine	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

croatia:

Varies; significant fines possible

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

croatia:

Fines enforced

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

croatia:

Fines enforced

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

croatia:

Significant fines

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

croatia:

Yes, often

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

croatia:

Varies; stated at the time of fine

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon