Speed limit Slovenia
You’d rather take your own holiday photos. Getting a speeding ticket doesn’t make your trip any more enjoyable. That’s why here’s an overview of the speed limits in Slovenia, plus tips to avoid fines.
How fast can you drive in Slovenia?
At every border crossing you’ll find a sign with Slovenia’s speed limits. Here’s a brief summary.
Maximum speed Slovenia
Within built-up areas: 50 km/h
Outside built-up areas: 90 km/h
On Express roads (blue): 110 km/h
On Motorways (green): 130 km/h
Traffic signs
The start of built-up areas is marked by yellow town signs. Occasionally you’ll come across stretches with a 70 km/h limit — these are clearly signposted.
You’ll recognise motorways by the green signs at entry and exit ramps. These include the A1 and A2. Here, the speed limit is 130 km/h. Note: near tunnels the speed limit is often lower. Sometimes there are speed cameras before the tunnel entrance as well.
Speed cameras in Slovenia
There aren’t many fixed speed cameras in Slovenia. You’ll mainly find them in built-up areas, so pay special attention to your speed there.
On the motorway, temporary speed cameras are often placed on the hard shoulder during roadworks. Sometimes even several in a row.
How to avoid fines in Slovenia
There are more things to watch out for when driving to avoid fines.
Drive with your lights on
In Slovenia, it’s mandatory to keep your car lights on all day. If you drive without lights, you’ll notice Slovenians signalling to you from the side of the road or as oncoming drivers. Driving without lights can get you a fine!
Motorways only with a vignette
You’re only allowed on Slovenian motorways if you have a toll vignette. This vignette isn’t a sticker but a digital registration of your number plate, which you can arrange online with DARS. Sort this out before your trip via the DARS website to avoid a fine. Read all about the toll vignette for Slovenia.
