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The quality of the roads are very good and the driving culture is generally responsible. You might still encounter some secondary roads that are poor compared to the rest of the country. Furthermore, you should always practice defensive driving because some motorists do not respect the basic rules of the road. Follow this driving guide and you will have a great time in Slovenia.
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Type of License |
Requirements |
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EU license |
All are valid for use in Slovenia |
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Non EU license |
Only valid when accompanied by and international driving permit (IDP) |
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All drivers |
Must be 18 years of age |
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Must have a valid driver’s license from their home country |
If you are not from the European Union, you may only drive in Slovenia with your current license and an IDP. Click here if you are from the United Kingdom and you want to get more information about IDPs. If you are from any other country, click here to learn about how to get an IDP.
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Type of Road |
Speed Limit (km/h) |
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Urban roads (built up areas) |
50 |
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Rural roads (one lane) |
90 |
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Minor highways |
100 |
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Major highways |
130 |
Most of the roads are clearly marked with speed limit signs. They are always expressed in kilometers per hour (km/h). If you are ever unsure of the speed limit, you can remember this table above. Please note that the speed limits in major cities might be higher than 50 km/h.
Speeding violations are calculated according to the excess of the infringement. Police will levy fines on the spot or make you go to a bank to make a payment. They usually make foreigners pay fines on the spot.
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Category |
Description |
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Flow of traffic |
Drive on the RIGHT side of the road |
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Yield to cars on your right at all uncontrolled intersections |
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Only pass other cars on the left side |
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The driver |
May not have a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .05% |
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Allowable BAC = 0% if the driver is within their first 2 years |
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Must use headlights at all times |
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May not use handheld mobile phones |
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Passengers |
Must wear seatbelts at all times |
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Under age 12 cannot sit in the front seat |
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Small children must be properly restrained |
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Other rules |
Need to use snow chains in the mountains (when necessary) |
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Busses and other public transportation has priority |
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Must have a vignette sticker to drive on the toll roads |
If you break any of the above rules, the police will stop you and give you a hefty on the spot fine. You can avoid trouble be sticking to the rules and staying alert. Click here to see an overview of the major road signs in Europe.
Be sure you find out from your rental supplier if they provide with vignette stickers. Almost all rental companies have already purchased the sticker. If they did not, you can purchase a short-term sticker for 35.00 EUR. If you are caught driving without the sticker, the fine is between 300 and 800 EUR.
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Day |
Hours |
Price |
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Monday – Friday (street) |
8:00 – 16:00 |
1.00 EUR/hour |
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Saturday (street) |
8:00 – 13:00 |
1.00 EUR/hour |
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Sunday (street) |
All day |
FREE |
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Every day (public lots) |
All day |
0.50 – 1.50 EUR/hour |
(1.00 EUR = 0.85 GBP, 1.40 USD)
The best option for parking in the big cities is to find a garage or open parking lot. On street parking is separated into zones and you need to read the signs to see when it is allowable to park. Usually you need to purchase parking vouchers from a news stand or from an automatic ticket machine. You buy vouches for one hour increments, but you may buy as many hours as you need.
If you park your car in a garage, you will receive added security and the freedom to park all day. If you want to leave your car in a parking lot overnight, there might be an extra charge. Make sure you understand how much it will cost to park through the night before you commit to leaving your car.
*Information on this page is accurate as of June 3, 2011
