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 Headlights must be switched on at all times, including (dipped) during the day.

 All cars must carry a reflective vest or jacket (which should be worn at the scene of an accident) and snow chains during the winter.

 Driving while using a mobile phone is prohibited.

 The blood alcohol limit is 0.05% (zero for drivers under the age of 24).

Motorways operate on a toll system, as does the bridge between the mainland and the island of Krk and the Učka Tunnel in Istria. Note that ferry prices for taking a car to the islands are much higher than for those travelling as foot passengers – another reason to use public transport. Drivers should note that the main coastal highway (Magistrala) is single lane, windy and gets extremely busy in the summer. In case of a breakdown, contact the Croatian Automobile Club (www.hak.hr, tel. 987).

Cycling

Croatia’s islands are great for cycling. Traffic is in most cases less manic than on the coast, the views are often wonderful, and most tourist centres of any size have at least one place where you can hire bikes. Several local tourist boards have made a concerted effort to promote cycling, with maps of cycle routes available and some degree of signposting. There’s also a national ‘bed and bike’ scheme, see www.mojbicikl.hr/bike-bed/.