Driving in Slovenia | Mandatory Equipment 2025

Planning a drive through Slovenia? This guide covers everything you need to know about mandatory car and motorcycle gear, documents, and driving laws.

Mandatory Vehicle Equipment | Slovenia 2025

First aid kit icon

First-aid kit

(DIN 13164)

Warning

Warning triangle

(type-approved)

Reflective vest icon

Reflective vest

(EN471, kept in cabin)

If towing a trailer, two triangles are required.

Motorcycles

Helmet is mandatory. Vest and first-aid kit are recommended, along with bulbs and tools.

Winter Equipment

Winter tyres are required from 15 Nov to 15 Mar (or during snow). Snow chains must be carried if using summer tyres.

  • Coastal roads allow summer tyres with 3mm tread (see official road list)
  • Studded tyres are prohibited

Trucks & Buses

Vehicles >3.5t must have winter tyres on one drive axle with 5mm (radial) or 6mm (diagonal) tread and carry a shovel and snow chains (2 tyres min).

First-aid Kit Contents

Must be valid (not expired). Typical contents include:

  • Plasters, bandages, gloves
  • Disinfectant, scissors

Recommended Equipment

  • Spare bulbs and fuses
  • Spare wheel or tyre repair kit
  • Fire extinguisher (mandatory in buses)
  • Additional vests for passengers
  • Tow rope and jumper cables
  • Snow shovel
  • Torch

Fines

Missing or expired required items: €40 to €500 fine.

Mandatory Documents | Slovenia

  • ID card (valid 6 months) or passport (3 months)
  • Driving licence
  • Vehicle registration document
  • Third-party insurance certificate

For leased/company cars, carry a written authorisation in English or Slovenian.

Truck drivers may also need:

  • Transport licence
  • CMR waybills (for goods transport)

Tip

Carry your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) for medical coverage during travel.

Key Traffic Rules | Slovenia

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5‰ (0.0‰ for new/pro drivers)
  • Headlights (or DRL) must be on 24/7 year-round
  • Seatbelts mandatory for all passengers
  • Hands-free only for phone use
  • Children under 150 cm must use car seats

Speed Limits

Speed limits by vehicle type (km/h)
Road type ≤ 3.5t ≤ 3.5t + trailer > 3.5t
Urban 50 50 50
Non-urban 90 90 80
Expressways 110 100 80
Motorways 130 100 90

Note

Speed in urban zones may be reduced based on surroundings.

Towing & Emergency

Vehicles ≤ 3.5t must be towed within 2 hours if stopped on motorway. If not, DARS will tow via designated contractors:

  • Postojna: Žonta, Avtovleka Kopitar
  • Slovenske Konjice: Žonta, Enes Draganović
  • Ljubljana: Kopitar, Požar
  • Hrušica: AMZS, Junik M
  • Maribor: Žonta, Draganović
  • Kozina: Kopitar, AMZS
  • Vransko: Žonta, Draganović
  • Novo mesto: Žonta, Kopitar
  • Murska Sobota: AMZS, Draganović

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Slovenia by car | Summary

Vehicle and road rules in Slovenia closely match those in Slovakia. Make sure you carry a valid first-aid kit, triangle and reflective vest, and always check tyre rules in winter. On highways, stop safely and wear reflective gear before leaving the vehicle.