Croatia’s toll system changes in 2027
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Starting March 1, 2027, drivers in Croatia will no longer stop at toll booths as the country transitions to an electronic toll collection system.
For years, drivers used Electronic National Collection (ENC) devices to automatically pay tolls on highways. The new Crolibertas system will still use ENC devices, communicating via microwave technology, but will also add automatic license plate recognition using cameras.
If the system cannot read an ENC device during a highway passage, the new law allows the toll to be charged through another valid payment method the driver previously registered. The system links vehicle license plates, ENC device identification, and payment information to ensure payment even with temporary communication failures. However, drivers with faulty ENC devices must replace them before using the highway.
The law also states that drivers will be removed from the system if they do not maintain a valid payment method linked to their account. Keeping vehicle and payment information current is therefore essential. Crolibertas is designed so that vehicle identification doesn’t depend solely on the ENC device, providing a backup in case of technical issues.
