No ban right now in Croatia. Next ban: Sun, 5 Jul 05:00–21:00 local time.
Croatia has no nationwide all-road Sunday truck ban. Restrictions apply to freight vehicles over 7.5 t maximum permitted mass and, unusually for Europe, also to vehicle combinations longer than 14 m regardless of weight. The main regime is seasonal: from 15 June to 15 September, selected state roads in Istria and on the Adriatic coast are closed to these vehicles on Saturdays 04:00–14:00 and on Sundays and public holidays 12:00–23:00, while motorways and state road DC1 are excluded. Around public holidays, bans apply on the day before a holiday 15:00–23:00 and on the holiday itself 14:00–23:00.
Next 30 days
| Date | Time (local) | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00–13:00 | Local. D8, Zadar - Karasovici, D9, Metkovic - SR8, D21, Kastel - Kanfanar interchange, D23, Zuta Lokva - Senj, D39, junction A1 - Dupci, D66, Pula - SR8, D200, Buje - SLO, D300, Buje - Umag, Z5002, Novigrad - Vrsar, Split ferry port, Zadar ferry port | |
| 04:00–14:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 05:00–21:00 | Local. SR2, Varazdin - Dubrava Krizovljanska | |
| 11:00–22:00 | Local. D8, Zadar - Karasovici, D9, Metkovic - SR8, D21, Kastel - Kanfanar interchange, D23, Zuta Lokva - Senj, D39, junction A1 - Dupci, D66, Pula - SR8, D200, Buje - SLO, D300, Buje - Umag, Z5002, Novigrad - Vrsar, Split ferry port, Zadar ferry port | |
| 12:00–23:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 03:00–13:00 | Local. D8, Zadar - Karasovici, D9, Metkovic - SR8, D21, Kastel - Kanfanar interchange, D23, Zuta Lokva - Senj, D39, junction A1 - Dupci, D66, Pula - SR8, D200, Buje - SLO, D300, Buje - Umag, Z5002, Novigrad - Vrsar, Split ferry port, Zadar ferry port | |
| 04:00–14:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 05:00–21:00 | Local. SR2, Varazdin - Dubrava Krizovljanska | |
| 11:00–22:00 | Local. D8, Zadar - Karasovici, D9, Metkovic - SR8, D21, Kastel - Kanfanar interchange, D23, Zuta Lokva - Senj, D39, junction A1 - Dupci, D66, Pula - SR8, D200, Buje - SLO, D300, Buje - Umag, Z5002, Novigrad - Vrsar, Split ferry port, Zadar ferry port | |
| 12:00–23:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 04:00–14:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 12:00–23:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 04:00–14:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 12:00–23:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 04:00–14:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) | |
| 12:00–23:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban (selected main routes towards the Adriatic coast) |
Rules & exemptions
| Ban | When | Time | Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Saturday ban | Every Saturday, 15 June – 15 September | 04:00–14:00 | Selected state roads in Istria and on the Adriatic coast; motorways and state road DC1 are excluded | Freight vehicles over 7.5 t maximum permitted mass and vehicle combinations longer than 14 m |
| Summer Sunday and public holiday ban | Every Sunday and public holiday, 15 June – 15 September | 12:00–23:00 | Selected state roads in Istria and on the Adriatic coast; motorways and state road DC1 are excluded | Freight vehicles over 7.5 t maximum permitted mass and vehicle combinations longer than 14 m |
| Pre-holiday ban | Day before a public holiday (including Good Friday, 3 April 2026, and 30 April 2026) | 15:00–23:00 | Selected state roads under the annual restriction calendar | Freight vehicles over 7.5 t maximum permitted mass and vehicle combinations longer than 14 m. Adjusted windows can apply when a holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, or when the last day of a holiday period falls on a Sunday or Monday. |
| Public holiday ban | Croatian public holidays outside the summer period | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads under the annual restriction calendar | Freight vehicles over 7.5 t maximum permitted mass and vehicle combinations longer than 14 m. During 15 June – 15 September, public holidays follow the summer 12:00–23:00 window instead. |
| SR2 / DC2 Varazdin corridor ban | Sundays, year-round | 06:00–22:00 | SR2 / DC2 Varazdin–Dubrava Krizovljanska (road to the border crossing) | Freight vehicles over 7.5 t, with or without trailer. Separate corridor-specific rule with its own time window, independent of the coastal summer ban. |
Public holidays with truck bans in Croatia 2026
| Date | Holiday | Ban time | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Epiphany | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Easter Sunday | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Easter Monday | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Labour Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Statehood Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Corpus Christi | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | 12:00–23:00 | Istrian and coastal state roads (motorways and DC1 excluded) | |
| Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day | 12:00–23:00 | Istrian and coastal state roads (motorways and DC1 excluded) | |
| Assumption of Mary | 12:00–23:00 | Istrian and coastal state roads (motorways and DC1 excluded); the summer Saturday window 04:00–14:00 also applies this day | |
| All Saints' Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Remembrance Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| Christmas Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads | |
| St. Stephen's Day | 14:00–23:00 | Selected state roads |
Summer coastal and Istrian ban
15 June – 15 September 2026 · Saturday 04:00–14:00; Sunday and public holidays 12:00–23:00
Applies to freight vehicles over 7.5 t and combinations longer than 14 m on selected state roads in Istria and on the Adriatic coast. Motorways and state road DC1 are excluded, so rerouting onto a motorway can avoid the state-road ban.
Affected road sections (11)
- D8 Adriatic road, Zadar–Karasovici
- D9 Metkovic–D8
- D21 Kastel–Kanfanar interchange
- D23 Zuta Lokva–Senj
- D39 A1 junction–Dupci
- D66 Pula–D8
- D200 Buje–Slovenian border
- D300 Buje–Umag
- Z5002 Novigrad–Vrsar
- Split ferry port access roads
- Zadar ferry port access roads
Affected roads
- D8 Adriatic road, Zadar–Karasovici
- D9 Metkovic–D8
- D21 Kastel–Kanfanar interchange
- D23 Zuta Lokva–Senj
- D39 A1 junction–Dupci
- D66 Pula–D8
- D200 Buje–Slovenian border
- D300 Buje–Umag
- Z5002 Novigrad–Vrsar
- Split ferry port access roads
- Zadar ferry port access roads
- SR2 / DC2 Varazdin–Dubrava Krizovljanska (Sundays 06:00–22:00)
Exempt from the ban
Fines for violations
- Driver: about €65
- Company: about €665
- Responsible person in the company: about €130
- Amounts are legacy conversions from earlier kuna-denominated fines
Motorways as a legal alternative
The summer ban covers selected state roads in Istria and on the coast but not motorways or state road DC1. Rerouting onto the motorway network can keep a vehicle moving during ban hours, at the cost of tolls and possible congestion.
Ferry-port access
Access roads to the Split and Zadar ferry ports are included in the summer restriction list, which matters for island logistics and coastal deliveries timed around ferry departures.
FAQ
Are trucks banned every Sunday in Croatia?
Not on the whole road network. Croatia uses route-specific summer and holiday bans on selected state roads, not a general nationwide all-road Sunday ban. Outside 15 June – 15 September, ordinary Sundays carry no coastal ban, though the SR2 / DC2 Varazdin–Dubrava Krizovljanska corridor is restricted on Sundays 06:00–22:00.
When does the summer truck ban apply in Croatia?
From 15 June to 15 September, on Saturdays 04:00–14:00 and on Sundays and public holidays 12:00–23:00, on selected state roads in Istria and on the Adriatic coast.
Which vehicles are affected in Croatia?
Freight vehicles over 7.5 t maximum permitted mass and vehicle combinations longer than 14 m. A combination can be caught by the length criterion even when it is under the weight threshold.
Do Croatian truck bans apply on motorways?
No. The summer ban applies on selected state roads in Istria and on the coast; motorways and state road DC1 are excluded from that rule.
What are the holiday ban times in Croatia?
On the day before a public holiday the ban runs 15:00–23:00 and on the holiday itself 14:00–23:00. During the summer period, holidays follow the 12:00–23:00 window.
Which cargo types are exempt?
Perishable goods, live animals, motor fuels and gas, selected ADR classes, and emergency and public-service operations such as police, military, road maintenance, postal, press and drinking-water transport. Carry registration papers, CMR documents and ADR papers where relevant.
Official source
- HAK: Restrictions for freight vehicles (Zabrane za teretna vozila)
- HAK: Live traffic report with current driving restrictions
- Narodne novine NN 20/2019: Pravilnik on restricting use of public roads for freight vehicles over 7.5 t
- Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure: road transport regulations
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.