CurveBosnia and Herzegovina
Traffic rules
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Curve
A curve is a section of road that changes direction to the left or right. A sharp, unexpected or poorly visible curve can reduce a driver’s view of approaching traffic, stopped vehicles, pedestrians and other hazards.
Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within their lane and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration. Warning signs may indicate the direction of the first curve or a series of successive curves.
What makes a bend dangerous in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A bend can shorten the visible road and reduce the margin for correcting an error. Slow before entering and maintain control within the distance you can see to be clear. Grip, traffic and hidden road users can require a speed well below the posted maximum.
🔗 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
🔗 jpdcfbh.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — official rulebook index and source provenance
How should you approach a sharp curve in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Slow down before the bend, select the correct lane position, look through the curve and steer smoothly. Keep enough grip and visible stopping distance for the road and weather conditions.
🔗 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
🔗 jpdcfbh.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — official rulebook index and source provenance
Is overtaking safe on a blind bend in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. Do not start overtaking where your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed or where signs or road markings prohibit it. Wait until there is a lawful, clear and sufficiently long view ahead.
🔗 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
🔗 jpdcfbh.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — official rulebook index and source provenance
Warning for a curve to the left.
English • Traffic sign I-1 • Left-hand bend. Warns of a bend dangerous because of its characteristics or limited visibility.
Bosanski • I-1 • Krivina ulijevo. Približavanje opasnoj krivini ulijevo, zbog njenih osobina ili nedovoljne preglednosti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (No.cilepogača • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 21, tačka 1
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Source revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a curve to the right.
English • Traffic sign I-2 • Right-hand bend. Warns of a bend dangerous because of its characteristics or limited visibility.
Bosanski • I-2 • Krivina udesno. Približavanje opasnoj krivini udesno, zbog njenih osobina ili nedovoljne preglednosti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 21, tačka 1
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Source revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
