Road rules and safety - Slovenia

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Alcohol limits
Forbidden lane
Influence of drugs
Mobile telephone
Other specific rules
Safety helmet
Seat belts
Speed limits
Traffic lights

Novice drivers 0.0 g/kg 0.0 mg/l
Standard drivers 0.5 g/kg of blood 0.24 mg/l breath
A driver testing an automated vehicle or automated driving system 0.0 g/kg 0.0 mg/l
Professional drivers 0.0 g/kg 0.0 mg/l

Reserved lanes may be used only by regular public transport services.

The emergency lane on motorways may be used only in emergencies.

Forbidden drugs

THC (cannabis)

Methylamphetamine

MDMA (ecstasy)

All other narcotic drugs, psychoactive medicines and substances and their metabolites, included in the official list.

	Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set
	Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set
Ban on the use of devices or equipment that reduce drivers’ auditory or visual perception or ability to control the vehicle Drivers must refrain from any behaviour that would reduce their auditory or visual perception or ability to control the vehicle. Drivers must not listen to the radio or other audio devices while driving at a volume that prevents normal auditory perception in road traffic.

	Drivers of motor vehicles or a group of vehicles in road traffic must drive with daytime running lights or dipped headlights.
	Mandatory use of winter tyresFrom 15 November to 15 March, and beyond these dates during wintry conditions
	Mandatory car safety kit: spare wheel and car tool or suitable device or devices to enable driving despite a damaged tyre; warning triangle; first aid kit for vehicles of various categories; set of spare bulbs; reflective jacket.

	Light and heavy tricycles(Not mandatory for vehicles fitted with a restraint system)
	Bicycles and light motor vehicles(mandatory until the age of 18)
	Mopeds
	Light and heavy quadricycles(not mandatory for vehicles fitted with a restraint system or closed cabin)
	Motorcycles with/without a sidecar(Not mandatory for vehicles fitted with a restraint system)

The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended).

Medical exemptions are possible, e.g. by providing a medical certificate to prove that you cannot use a seat belt.

Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads 50 km/h in built-up areas 30 km/h in speed limited zones 20 km/h in common traffic areas 10 km/h in traffic-calmed areas and pedestrian zones
	Motorways/expressways
	Non-urban roads

Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Motorways/expressways
Urban roads 50 km/h in built-up areas 30 km/h in speed limited zones 20 km/h in common traffic areas 10 km/h in traffic-calmed areas and pedestrian zones
	Non-urban roads

Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads 50 km/h in built-up areas 30 km/h in speed limited zones 20 km/h in common traffic areas 10 km/h in traffic-calmed areas and pedestrian zones
	Non-urban roads
	Motorways/expressways

Buses

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

	Non-urban roads 50 km/h for city public transport buses 60 km/h if there are standing passengers on the bus 70 km/h for articulated buses or coaches
	Motorways/expressways 80 km/h for articulated buses or coaches 100 km/h – for buses (without trailer) for which this is the maximum permitted speed
	Urban roads

Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads 50 km/h in built-up areas 30 km/h in speed limited zones 20 km/h in common traffic areas 10 km/h in traffic-calmed areas and pedestrian zones
	Motorways/expressways For goods vehicles without trailers and with a maximum weight of not more than 3.5 tonnes: these vehicles can drive at certain speed limits if the maximum speed is specified in the vehicle registration document or in a certificate issued by the relevant authority or authorised state organisation.
	Non-urban roads

Road users must follow the traffic light signals.

Red light and sign for driving right at a red light: you can turn right at a red light if the way is clear.

Drivers of emergency response vehicles, escort vehicles and vehicles under escort do not need to comply with the traffic rules and traffic light signals. However, they must drive in such a manner and at such speeds to be in control of their vehicles at all times and not endanger other road users or their property.

Disclaimer

This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.

Last checked: 18/09/2024