North Macedonia

General information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment and some requirements of traffic rules. In the sections below, you can read in more detail about toll roads, the cost of gasoline, parking, speed limits, etc.

	road payment for the distance traveled at special control points
	populated place - 50 km/h outside the settlement - 80 km/h highway - 100 km/h freeway - 130 km/h dipped beam is always mandatory
	maximum alcohol level 0.5 ‰ talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	winter tires are mandatory from November 15. until March 15, chains are allowed from October 15. until March 15, studded tires are prohibited
	required equipment: emergency stop sign, first aid kit, reflective vest, fire extinguisher, towing cable
< /td>	seat belts are mandatory for all passengers for the transportation of children - a child seat/booster is mandatory for children under 12 years of age

Toll Roads

The toll fee for using roads (passage) for various types of vehicles depends on the type of vehicle, the number of axles, and the height of the front axle of the vehicle. There are five categories:

	Category	Types of Vehicles
	First Category A (IA)	motorcycles (two-wheelers)
	First Category B (IB)	vehicles with two axles and a front axle height less than 1.3 meters,
	Second Category (II)	vehicles with three or more axles and a front axle height less than 1.3 meters, vehicles with two axles and a front axle height more than 1.3 meters or less than 1.8 meters and vehicles with a trailer with three or more axles, the height of axles and the front axle is less than 1.3 meters,
	Third Category (III)	vehicles with three axles and a front axle height over 1.3 meters and vehicles with two axles and a front axle height the same as or greater than 1.8 meters.
	Fourth Category (IV)	vehicles with four or more axles, the height of the front axle of which exceeds 1.3 meters.

The height of the vehicle on the front axle is measured vertically from the roadway to the highest point of the vehicle above the front axle.

Payment point	Section	IA	IB	II	III	IV
Romanovci	Kumanovo – Miladinovci and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.50	€ 4.00
Petrovec	Skopje Petrovec – reverse	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.00	€ 2.00	€ 3.00
Sopot	Veles – Petrovec	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.00	€ 4.00	€ 5.50
Otovica	Veles – Petrovec	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.00	€ 4.00	€ 5.50
Stobi	Veles – City and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 2.00	€ 3.00	€ 4.50
Miladinovci	Skopje – Miladinovci and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.00	€ 2.00	€ 2.50
Tetovo	Tetovo – Gostivar and back	€ 0.50	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.00
Gostivar	Tetovo – Gostivar and back	€ 0.50	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.00
Acting	Skopje – Tetovo and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.00	€ 2.00	€ 3.00
Gelino	Skopje – Tetovo and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.00	€ 2.00	€ 3.00
Demir Kapia	Gradsko – Demir Kapija and back	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.50	€ 4.00	€ 6.00
Gevgelia	Demir Kapia – Gevgelija and back	€ 1.00	€ 2.00	€ 3.00	€ 5.00	€ 7.00
Kadrifakovo	Stip – Saint Nicholas and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.50	€ 4.00
Transition	Sveti Nikoe – Miladinovci and back	€ 0.50	€ 1.50	€ 2.00	€ 3.00	€ 4.50
Miravci	Miravci – Demir Kapija	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.50	€ 4.00
Miravci	Miravci – Gevgelija	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.00	€ 3.00
Smokvica	Smokvica – Gevgelija	€ 0.50	€ 0.50	€ 1.00	€ 1.50	€ 2.50
Smokvica	Smokvica – Demir Kapija	€ 0.50	€ 1.50	€ 2.00	€ 3.50	€ 5.00

Payment must be made at each point you pass through. The most popular route from the border of Serbia to the border of Greece (170 km), which goes through the A1 "Friendship" motorway, costs €5.50 for passenger vehicles.

You can check the current toll rates on the website (in English): https://roads.org.mk/en/toll-system/toll-rates/

How to Pay for Road Usage in North Macedonia

Toll fees on the highways in the Republic of North Macedonia can be paid at toll stations, in cash (in denars and euros), by non-cash payment (credit/debit cards), or through an electronic toll collection system using electronic smart cards and electronic toll collection (TAG).

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in North Macedonia (unless otherwise indicated on road signs).

Cars and motorcycles:

• in urban areas – 50 km/h
• outside urban areas – 80 km/h
• on roads – 100 km/h
• on highways – 130 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• in urban areas – 50 km/h
• outside urban areas – 80 km/h
• on roads – 80 km/h
• on highways – 80 km/h

The minimum allowed speed on the highway is 60 km/h.

Dipped Headlights

Dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day, throughout the year. Fog lights can only be used in foggy conditions or reduced visibility.

Cost of Petrol in North Macedonia

Parking in North Macedonia

Parking prices are determined by the public company City Parking Skopje. Currently, in Skopje, there are 5 tariff zones with different parking rates:

Zone	Tarif (hour)	Time limit
А0	€ 1.22 / 0.81	2 hours
А	€ 0.65	2 hours
B	€ 0.49	4 hours
C	€ 0.41	no limits
D	€ 0.41	no limits

Paid Parking Hours

Municipality Center:
From June 1 to September 30: Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00.
From October 1 to May 31: Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 21:00, Saturday: 07:00 - 14:00.
Sunday and public holidays: free parking

Municipality Aerodrom:
Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00.
Sunday and public holidays: free parking

For zone A0:
Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays: 09:00 - 16:00

Current prices on websites: www.gradskiparking.com.mk
www.parking.mk

Payment Methods for Parking

Regular (unregistered) users

• Mobile phone bill (prepaid, postpaid)
• Scratch cards - available for purchase at the kiosk nearest to the parking area. One scratch card is used for one hour of parking

Registered users (private and corporate)

• Bank account - credit card
• Permanent payment order
• Online payment

You can download the mobile application on the website: www.parking.mk

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment that must be in the car:

	First aid kit
	Tow rope
	Fire extinguisher
	Emergency stop sign
	Reflective vest - must be in the car (not in the trunk) and worn before exiting at night or in conditions of poor visibility

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Use of winter tires in North Macedonia is mandatory from November 15 to March 15.
	It is recommended to have anti-skid chains from October 15 to March 15. When in use, they must be installed on the driving axle.
	Use of studded tires is prohibited.