Motorcycle helmets and licences in Croatia (2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

In short: Riders and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds must wear an approved, fastened helmet. Minimum licence ages are 16 for A1, 18 for A2, and 24 for A, or 20 after two years on an A2 licence.

RuleWhat applies
Helmet required for the riderRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]
Helmet required for a passengerRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]
Minimum age, category A1 (light motorcycle)Riding a motorcycle; Category A1 (light motorcycle)16 years [2]
Minimum age, category A2Riding a motorcycle; Category A2 (medium motorcycle)18 years [2]
Minimum age, category A (direct access)Riding a motorcycle; Category A (unrestricted motorcycle)24 years [2]
Minimum age, category A (after two years on A2)Riding a motorcycle; Category A (unrestricted motorcycle)20 years [2]
Dipped beam or daytime running light required by dayRiding a motorcycle; Motorcycle⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • The helmet must be approved (homologated). Source is a Ministry of the Interior notice of 2014 on Article 114(1) as in force from 9 July 2011; the current consolidated text was not read.
  • The 2008 gazette text required dipped headlights on motorcycles and mopeds during the day all year, but only that original text was read and the law has been amended since.

Sources

  1. Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova Republike Hrvatske: Homologacija zaštitnih kaciga za motoriste (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova Republike Hrvatske: 32. S koliko se godina može upisati u autoškolu i razlikuje li se dobna granica s obzirom na kategorije vozila? (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.