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Traffic rules

Traffic regulations in Slovenia are in line with those of the European Union countries.In Slovenia you drive on the right-hand side of the road, and road markings and traffic signs are international and written in the Latin alphabet. While driving, seat belts must be worn in all seats fitted with them. Dipped headlights must be used while driving, including during the day. Compulsory equipment in the car includes: a spare set of bulbs, a warning triangle, a first-aid kit and, in winter, snow chains as well. Professional drivers (bus, taxi, lorry) are prohibited from driving under the influence of alcohol; non-professional drivers may have a maximum of half a per mille of alcohol in their blood. Every driver is obliged to drive at the legally prescribed speed, and must also adapt their speed to the condition of the road surface, the density of traffic and the weather conditions.

Maximum permitted speeds on the road

Speed	Type of road or zone
130 km/h	on motorways
100 km/h	on roads reserved for motor vehicles
90 km/h	on all other roads outside built-up areas
50 km/h	on roads in built-up areas
30 km/h	in speed-restricted zones
10 km/h	in traffic-calmed zones and pedestrian zones

Certain speed limits linked to the vehicle

Speed	Special feature
80 km/h	For vehicles with a maximum permissible mass of up to 3,500 kg towing a trailer
80 km/h	For motor vehicles with a maximum permissible mass over 3,500 kg
80 km/h	For buses and buses with a luggage trailer, except articulated buses
50 km/h	For vehicles fitted with snow chains on the wheels
50 km/h	For vehicles when visibility is reduced to 50 metres
50 km/h	For vehicles towing a broken-down vehicle

Parking

Parking in towns is permitted in marked parking areas, where a parking fee is payable. Incorrectly parked vehicles that obstruct traffic are towed away.

Vignettes

From 1 July, vignettes are compulsory on all motorways and expressways

Annual, monthly and weekly vignettes are available. Under the new tolls act, a vignette for driving on motorways and expressways will be required by motor vehicles whose maximum permissible mass MPM does not exceed 3.5 t, and which are divided into two toll classes:

Class 1: motorcycles with or without a trailer
Class 2: two-track motor vehicles whose maximum permissible mass does not exceed 3500 kg, with or without a trailer

Vignette types and prices

You can view vignette prices at the AMZS website. Fines for not using a vignette range from 300 to 800 € + compulsory purchase of a vignette, and besides the police they may also be issued by DARS inspectors, the traffic inspectorate and the customs administration.

Vignette sales

You can buy a vignette at: petrol stations, newsagents and branches of the Post Office and AMZS. You can view the points of sale at the DARS website.