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Bosnia and HerzegovinavsSerbia

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.

VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY
RULEBosnia and HerzegovinaSerbia
Driving sideDrives on the rightDrives on the right
Urban speed limit50 km/h50 km/h
Rural speed limit80 km/h90 km/h
Motorway speed limit130 km/h130 km/h
Alcohol limit (general)0.3‰0.3‰
Alcohol limit (novice)0.0‰0.0‰
Mandatory equipmentWarning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kitWarning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kit
TollsToll boothsToll booths
HeadlightsDipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round.Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March, and at other times in poor visibility.
Winter tires / chainsGenerally required from 15 November to 15 April, or whenever winter conditions are present — mountain roads can require chains even outside this window during snowfall.From 1 November to 1 April, winter tires or all-season tires with adequate tread (or summer tires plus chains carried on board) are generally required; enforcement and exact conditions can vary — check current guidance if traveling in winter.
Low-emission / restricted zonesNo low-emission zone network; some historic town centers (e.g. Mostar, Sarajevo) have limited local vehicle restrictions.No nationwide low-emission zone network; Belgrade has limited local traffic restrictions in parts of the city center.
Child seatsChildren under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint.Children under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint suited to their size.
Mobile phone useHands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited.Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited.
CurrencyBAMRSD
Emergency number112112