Bike pathBosnia and Herzegovina
Traffic rules
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Bike path
A bike path is a part of a road or a separate route intended primarily or exclusively for people riding bicycles. It may be physically separated from motor traffic, marked on the road surface or identified by traffic signs.
Bike paths may be one-way, two-way or shared with other road users. The permitted users, direction of travel, priority rules and obligation to use the path depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina distinguish a cycle path from a cycle lane?
A biciklistička staza is a separately built and signed cycling path. A biciklistička traka is a cycling lane marked on the carriageway. Their different layouts do not remove the duty to follow the permitted direction.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 9 and 99
🔗 mup.ks.gov.ba • Official gazette 35/2026 — full enacted amendment, Sarajevo Police copy
🔗 sluzbenilist.ba • Official Gazette — 35/2026 amendment, operative text and commencement
Must cyclists use a provided cycling facility in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. Where a cycle path or lane exists, bicycle riders must use it. Where neither exists, ride as close as possible to the right edge of the carriageway. The rule also covers a moped being propelled by its rider, rather than automatically allowing powered mopeds.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 9 and 99
🔗 mup.ks.gov.ba • Official gazette 35/2026 — full enacted amendment, Sarajevo Police copy
🔗 sluzbenilist.ba • Official Gazette — 35/2026 amendment, operative text and commencement
Which side should I use on a Bosnian two-way cycle path?
Keep to the right in your direction of travel. Cyclists travelling together must ride one behind another. A two-way path therefore permits opposing traffic, rather than allowing a group to occupy its whole width.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 9 and 99
🔗 mup.ks.gov.ba • Official gazette 35/2026 — full enacted amendment, Sarajevo Police copy
🔗 sluzbenilist.ba • Official Gazette — 35/2026 amendment, operative text and commencement
