Vehicle inspection in Croatia (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: New cars are inspected in the month 24 months after first registration, then every 12 months. Tests are done at authorised inspection stations. A police officer takes an untested vehicle out of traffic.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| First inspection of a new carVehicle inspection | New motor vehicles registered in Croatia must have the first regular technical inspection in the month in which 24 months from first registration expire. [1] |
| Inspection intervalVehicle inspection | Vehicles that are two or more years old must have a regular technical inspection in every 12th month after the last regular inspection. [1] |
| Who carries out the testVehicle inspection | Inspections are carried out at authorised vehicle inspection stations (stanice za tehnički pregled vozila) by authorised staff of the specialist organisation. The Ministry of the Interior issues the authorisation. [1] |
| Penalty for an overdue testVehicle inspection | A police officer will take a vehicle out of traffic if it was not tested within the prescribed period. A driver without the inspection sticker on display is fined EUR 30. [1] |
| Foreign cars visitingVehicle inspection | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The sources read do not say whether foreign-registered cars visiting must have a local test, so this is not stated here.
Sources
- Centar za vozila Hrvatske: Zakon o sigurnosti prometa na cestama (pročišćeni tekst, NN 67/08 do 145/24) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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