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Croatia Sets Plan to Replace Motorway Toll Booths With Cashless Free-Flow System, Targeting Late 2026

A draft law under public consultation details a 5.8 GHz microwave system with license-plate recognition intended to ease holiday traffic queues.

Overview

  • The proposal would abolish cash payments at toll plazas and shift to fully electronic, stop-free charging across Croatia's motorways.
  • Heavy trucks and motorcycles would be required to use on-board units, while light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes could opt for a device or registration for automatic plate recognition.
  • Officials frame the overhaul as a way to remove peak-season bottlenecks that have long delayed tourists on key coastal routes.
  • Coverage cites a rollout window around the fourth quarter of 2026, though reports differ on whether that marks the earliest start or the latest completion.
  • Some reports say Sky-Toll and Toll-Net will deliver the network, with gantry-based detection, mobile enforcement and largely EU-backed funding, and digital payments replacing cash.