Slovenia

More and more Brits are heading to Slovenia on a driving holiday. Are you? Then you will naturally want to be well prepared. What about the traffic in Slovenia? Is there a toll to pay (the short answer is: yes), and what about refuelling?

In Slovenia, all motorways are toll roads. Motorbikes and cars must carry a toll vignette, while drivers of heavier vehicles (such as lorries or buses, but also heavier motorhomes) must purchase a toll badge. Caravans and trailers also require a separate.Slovenia vignette. You can easily buy your toll vignette (or badge) on this website. More information on paying tolls and the toll system in Slovenia can be found here.

In addition to your toll vignette or toll badge, Slovenia requires you to carry certain items in your car when you are on the road. A warning triangle and safety jacket are mandatory for every driver. Are you travelling with a trailer or caravan? Then you should take two warning triangles with you! You are not required to carry a first-aid kit and spare lamps for your vehicle (these are only required for vehicles registered in Slovenia), but it is still recommended that you carry them in your car. When driving in Slovenia, there are a number of mandatory items you must carry with you. In addition to your toll vignette, you also need a warning triangle, a safety vest, a first-aid kit and—in contrast with many other countries—a spare wheel is compulsory.

Whether you need to fill up with petrol, diesel, gas or electric charge, and no matter what type of car you drive to a foreign country, it is always tricky to figure out what to do when it comes to refuelling. This also applies to Slovenia. You can find all the information you need about refuelling in Slovenia here.

Generally speaking, the traffic regulations in Slovenia are similar to those in the UK. However, there are some differences. One of the most important to remember is that when reversing, you should switch on your hazard warning lights. We have listed other deviations from the UK’s traffic regulations, as well as the similarities, here. It’s a good read!

If you are caught committing a traffic offence in Slovenia, it will be helpful to know exactly how the Slovenian police deal with these offences. If you receive a relatively modest fine, then you should try to pay it immediately (or within eight days at the latest). In that case, the fine will be halved. You can read more facts about traffic fines in Slovenia here.