D502 is a state road connecting D27 state road and the D424 expressway Tromilja interchange to a number of settlements in Zadar hinterland and A1 motorway Zadar 2 interchange (via D424).

[2] D502 is a connecting route providing a bypass of A1 motorway Maslenica Bridge and D8 state road Maslenica Bridge in case of strong winds.

The intersection used to be guarded by traffic signs and barriers similar to the ones found near at-grade railroad crossings.

[4] Traffic is regularly counted and reported by Hrvatske ceste, operator of the road.

[5] Substantial variations between annual (AADT) and summer (ASDT) traffic volumes are attributed to the fact that the road carries substantial tourist traffic in Zadar area.