Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in Macedonia, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. Driving safely in Macedonia requires excellent defensive driving skills.

Precautions for Drivers and Pedestrians in Macedonia:

• Many local drivers routinely ignore speed limits and other traffic regulations, such as stopping for red lights and stop signs.
• Drivers may make illegal left turns from the far right lane, or drive into oncoming lanes of traffic.
• Most major highways are in good repair, but many secondary urban and rural roads are poorly maintained and poorly lit.
• Horse-drawn carts, livestock, dead animals, rocks, or other objects are sometimes found in the roadway.
• Many vehicles are old and lack standard front or rear lights. Secondary mountain roads can be narrow, poorly marked, and lacking guardrails, and can quickly become dangerous in inclement weather.
• Public transportation in Macedonia is dilapidated.
• Roadside emergency services are limited.
• Drivers and passengers should always wear seat belts in Macedonia.
• Pedestrians should be very cautious when crossing the street, even when using crosswalks, as local drivers often do not slow down or stop for pedestrians.

A valid U.S. driver's license and an International Driving Permit are required for U.S. citizens driving in Macedonia.

In case of emergency, drivers may contact the police at telephone 192, the Ambulance Service at telephone 194, and Roadside Assistance at telephone 196.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Also, we suggest that you visit Macedonia’s tourist office and road authority.

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Macedonia, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Macedonia’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.