Country driving guide

Driving rules in Bosnia & Herzegovina

A practical summary of the main rules that may differ when you cross the border. The values below come from the official source linked on this page — the standardized Your Europe country page or the national law or authority.

Source-backed

Typical passenger-car speed limits

Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
80 km/h
Motorways / expressways
100 / 130 km/h

130 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, 80 km/h on other roads.

Blood alcohol limits

Standard drivers
0.3 mg/ml
Novice drivers
0.0 mg/ml
Professional drivers
0.0 mg/ml

Zero tolerance for drivers under 21 or with under 3 years of experience, C/D categories and professional drivers.

Lights, winter rules and equipment

Daytime lights
Mandatory all day
Winter tyres / equipment
Mandatory in winter road conditions Winter-equipment periods and specifications are set by a ministerial rulebook; driving without it is penalised where mandated.
Mandatory equipment
warning triangle, reflective vest First-aid kit and other items are prescribed by a separate technical rulebook not verified here.

Checks that depend on the route

Low-emission zones
Check the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcement
Check the current national or local official source
Emergency number
122 / 123 / 124 Police 122, fire 123, ambulance 124; a nationwide 112 service is not confirmed by official sources.

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.