A green card (international
vehicle insurance) must be carried by all foreign drivers on their entry into
Slovenia, with the exception of those from countries with which Slovenia has a
special agreement. Foreign citizens without a green card may obtain short-term
insurance in Slovenia (52 DEM for 15 days, 75 DEM for 30 days).
- Fuel
95 and 98 octane unleaded
petrol (EUROSUPER); 98 octane petrol - leaded (SUPER 98); diesel D1 and D2
(DIESEL).
- Tolls
On motorways and in the
Karavanke tunnel.
- Roadside
Assistance
Tel: 1187 for AMZS services
(the Slovenian Automobile Association).
In case of accident call the
police, Tel: 113.
Information on road and
traffic conditions is available from the AMZS Information Centre, Tel: +386
1 5341 341.
- Speed
Limits, Safety Belts, Headlights
Motorways (green signs) 130
km/h, main roads (blue signs) 100 km/h, other roads 90 km/h, in built-up
areas 50 km/h. Safety belts must be fastened, including the ones on the back
seats if installed. Main headlights low beam (not just the position lights)
must be on at all times while driving, even in broad daylight.
- Permitted
Blood Alcohol Level
Up to 0.5 g/kg for drivers of
private vehicles and motor bikes; 0.0 g/kg for all professional drivers.
- Rent-a-Car
There are car rental agencies
in all larger towns and international airports. All major companies are
represented, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, ...
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