Personal comments:

An exciting country with lots to offer. We particularly enjoyed hiking in the Tatra Mountains and conquering a gorge walk (complete with ladders) in the Slovenský Raj national park. Bratislava is a pleasant city but our 24 hour stay there seemed plenty long enough to take it all in. Found one free place to stay but had to resort to campsites the rest of the time. At least the prices were low.

EU Member:

Yes

Currency:

Euro

Language(s):

Slovak

Vignette / toll requirements:

Vignettes are required for travelling on motorways, which must be displayed on the right hand side of the windscreen - this can be bought at the border

Vehicle laws:

Speed limit is 130 kph on motorways, 90 kph on main roads and 50 kph in built up areas. For 30m before a level crossing, the speed limit is 30 kph. Minimum motorway speed is 80 kph

Dipped headlights are compulsory in the daytime

First-aid kit, warning triangle and reflective jacket are compulsory

Winter tyres must be fitted between 15 November and 15 March

Slovak Police warn people to be wary of others approaching their vehicle near the border who may damage tyres then offer assistance when the tyre becomes deflated.

You must give way to trams

GPS devices must not be attached to the middle of the windscreen

Wild camping rules:

Not allowed