Travelling In Serbia By Car

Republic of Serbia is situated on the crossroad of the main transit road in Europe. It is the shortest, quickest, easiest and extremely attractive connection among the EU countries and those of central Europe as well of the southeast part of Europe and Mediterranean countries.

International border crossings from Serbia to the neighboring countries:

-To Hungary:
Backi Breg, Bezdan, Kelebija, Subotica, Horgoš
-To Romania:
Srpska Crnja, Zrenjanin, Vatin, Vršac, Kaluderovo, Bela Crkva, Đerdap, Kladovo
-To Bulgaria:
Mokrinje, Negotin, Vrška Cuka, Zajecar, Gradina, Dimitrovgrad, Strezimirovci, Ribarci, Bosilegrad
-To Macedonia:
Prohor Pcinjski, Bujanovac, Preševo, Đeneral Jankovic, Globocica, Uroševac
-To Albania:
Cafa Prušit, Đakovica, Vrbnica, Prizren
-To Croatia:
Batrovci, Backa Palanka, Bogojevo, Odžaci, Bezdan, Sombor, Šid
-To Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Sremska Raca, Sremska Mitrovica, Badovinci, Trbušnica, Loznica, Mali Zvornik, Ljubovija, Bajina Bašta, Kotroman, Cajetina, Uvac, Priboj

AMS SCG information on road and traffic in Serbia and Montenegro are sent daily to European automobile clubs.
Also, traffic information and other information on touring for motorists can be obtained from AMS SCG International Alarm and Information Center by phone, daily from 0-24 hours: +381 11 9800

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

The speed limit in populated areas is 60 km/h, unless otherwise specified by road signs.

On open roads the speed limits are:

Persons affected by alcohol and children under 12 years of age are not allowed to sit in the front seat.

Maximum permissible presence of alcohol in the blood of the driver is 0,05%.

The driver and the front seat passenger must use seat belts.

Motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear a protective helmet while driving (in the city as well). During the ride, day or night motorcycles must have their lights on.

Camping is permitted in camps only.

Foreign vehicles must also bear the appropriate sticker indicating the country where they are registered.

Toll Prices for vehicles with foreign reg. plates

I CATEGORY: Vehicles up to 1,3 m height /from the front axle of the vehicle/ - motorcycles and passenger cars

II CATEGORY: Vehicles with or without trailers up to 1,3 m height /from the front axle or the towing vehicle/ with more than 2 axle - passenger cars with trailers

III CATEGORY: Vehicles over 1,3 m height /from the front axle of the towing vehicle/ with 2 or 3 axles - station wagos, buses, lorries with 2 or 3 axles.

IV CATEGORY: Vehicles over 1,3 m height /from the front axle of towing vehicle/ with more than 3 axles - all vehicles with more than 3 axles.

THE FUEL

The gas stations along the main roads and in the major cities are open non-stop, 00-24 every day.

In Serbia, fuel is sold for dinars, and in Montenegro for hard currency only.

Nearly all fuel stations have all types of fuels and domestic and foreign engine oils:
- 95-98 octane (super)
- unleaded 95 octane
- 86 octane (premium)
- diesel D2
At fuel stations in major cities and tourist centers liquid-gas for vehicles is also available.

INSURANCE

Insurance policies from countries that have signed the "Vehicle Insurance Convention" are fully valid, and citizens of other countries must purchase an insurance policy when entering Serbia & Montenegro.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

In case of a traffic accident the Traffic Police (Saobracajna policija) should be summoned using the Phone: 92. The police officers shall write an accident report. For vehicles with foreign license plates a certificate on damages should be requested. It is to be shown at the border crossing when leaving Yugoslavia.

Road Assistance Service (Služba "Pomoc-informacije") - Phone: 987, of the Yugoslav Automobile Association (Auto-moto savez Jugoslavije - AMSJ) is available for all tourist assistance and towing/transport of damaged vehicles.

In case that the owner is permanently abandoning a vehicle with foreign license plates, this should be reported to the customs authorities or to the local AMSJ unit that will carry out the necessary procedure. In both cases, it is imperative to secure a certificate on having handed over the vehicle, to simplify formalities in the country where the vehicle was originally registered.

If a foreign tourist enters Yugoslavia driving a vehicle with damaged bodywork, he must contact the authorities at the border crossing to have the damage evaluated and to receive a certificate about it.