Mandatory signsBosnia and Herzegovina

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


Mandatory signs

A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behaviour in places where it is necessary for order and safety.


Mandatory roundabout direction. Turning left mandatory. Turning left or right mandatory. Turning right mandatory. Pass obstacle on the left. Pass obstacle on either side. Pass obstacle on the right. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory. Mandatory left. Mandatory right. Driving straight ahead mandatory. Turning around mandatory (U-turn). Mandatory path for pedestrians. End of mandatory path for pedestrians. Mandatory path for cyclists. End of mandatory path for cyclists. Mandatory path for equestrians. End of mandatory path for equestrians. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path. Snow chains mandatory. End of the snow-chain requirement. Start of a minimum speed. End of the minimum speed.
How are compulsory instructions shown in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Explicit-order signs also impose obligations. A compulsory instruction is binding, even though the broader category includes prohibitions.

🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 36–50, 57–65 and 150–157: actual controls, safe speed and manoeuvres

🔗 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

🔗 jpcfbih.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — full national traffic-sign and marking rulebook, scanned operative annex

🔗 jpdcfbh.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — official rulebook index and source provenance

What does a mandatory-direction sign require in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Where a compulsory-direction sign is installed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, follow only the arrow direction or permitted combination of directions. The restriction applies at the location or movement it regulates; it is not an instruction to ignore other traffic controls.

🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 36–50, 57–65 and 150–157: actual controls, safe speed and manoeuvres

🔗 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

🔗 jpcfbih.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — full national traffic-sign and marking rulebook, scanned operative annex

🔗 jpdcfbh.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — official rulebook index and source provenance

Does a mandatory-direction sign give me priority over pedestrians in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No. It tells you which way to move, not who goes first. Check traffic lights, other priority signs, pedestrians and cyclists, and give way when required before completing the manoeuvre.

🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 36–50, 57–65 and 150–157: actual controls, safe speed and manoeuvres

🔗 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

🔗 jpcfbih.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — full national traffic-sign and marking rulebook, scanned operative annex

🔗 jpdcfbh.ba • JP Ceste FBiH — official rulebook index and source provenance

1. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

Mandatory roundabout direction.

English • Traffic sign II-64 • Roundabout circulation. Vehicles must circulate anticlockwise.

Bosanski • II-64 • Kružni tok saobraćaja. Vozila se moraju kretati kružno, suprotno smjeru kazaljke na satu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 10

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

Turning left mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-55 • Compulsory left turn. Vehicles must turn left at the point ahead.

Bosanski • II-55 • Obavezan smjer — skretanje ulijevo. Na predstojećem mjestu vozila moraju skrenuti ulijevo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 8

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Turning left or right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.

Turning left or right mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-60 • Left or right only. Vehicles may turn left or right; straight ahead is prohibited.

Bosanski • II-60 • Dozvoljeni smjerovi — lijevo ili desno. Vozila se smiju kretati ulijevo ili udesno; nastavak ravno nije dopušten.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 9

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

Turning right mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-56 • Compulsory right turn. Vehicles must turn right at the point ahead.

Bosanski • II-56 • Obavezan smjer — skretanje udesno. Na predstojećem mjestu vozila moraju skrenuti udesno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 8

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Pass obstacle on the left

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

Pass obstacle on the left.

English • Traffic sign II-62 • Pass on the left. Vehicles must pass the island or other obstacle on the left.

Bosanski • II-62 • Obavezno obilaženje s lijeve strane. Vozila moraju obići ostrvo ili drugu prepreku s lijeve strane.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 10

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Pass obstacle on either side

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

Pass obstacle on either side.

English • Traffic sign II-63 • Pass on either side. Vehicles may pass the island or other obstacle on the left or right.

Bosanski • II-63 • Dopušteno obilaženje. Vozila smiju obići ostrvo ili drugu prepreku s lijeve ili desne strane.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 10

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2023-10-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Pass obstacle on the right

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

Pass obstacle on the right.

English • Traffic sign II-61 • Pass on the right. Vehicles must pass the island or other obstacle on the right.

Bosanski • II-61 • Obavezno obilaženje s desne strane. Vozila moraju obići ostrvo ili drugu prepreku s desne strane.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 10

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-58 • Straight ahead or left only. Vehicles may travel straight ahead or left.

Bosanski • II-58 • Dozvoljeni smjerovi — ravno ili lijevo. Vozila se smiju kretati ravno ili ulijevo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 9

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-59 • Straight ahead or right only. Vehicles may travel straight ahead or right.

Bosanski • II-59 • Dozvoljeni smjerovi — ravno ili desno. Vozila se smiju kretati ravno ili udesno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 9

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Mandatory left

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

Mandatory left.

English • Traffic sign II-54 • Compulsory direction — left. Vehicles must turn left from the sign's location.

Bosanski • II-54 • Obavezan smjer — lijevo. Vozila se moraju kretati ulijevo od mjesta na kojem je znak postavljen.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 8

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Mandatory right

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

Mandatory right.

English • Traffic sign II-53 • Compulsory direction — right. Vehicles must turn right from the sign's location.

Bosanski • II-53 • Obavezan smjer — desno. Vozila se moraju kretati udesno od mjesta na kojem je znak postavljen.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 8

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-52 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead. Vehicles must travel straight ahead.

Bosanski • II-52 • Obavezan smjer — ravno. Vozila se moraju kretati ravno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 8

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. Turning around mandatory (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates that a U-turn is mandatory. Traffic must turn around in the direction indicated at the location to which the sign applies.

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

English • Traffic sign II-57 • Compulsory U-turn. Vehicles must make a U-turn at the point ahead.

Bosanski • II-57 • Obavezan smjer — polukružno okretanje. Na predstojećem mjestu vozila moraju izvršiti polukružno okretanje.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 8

SVG source: Министар грађевинарства, саобраћаја и инфраструктуре • Public domain • Original revision 2024-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign II-48 • Footpath. Pedestrians must use this specially constructed path; other road users are prohibited.

Bosanski • II-48 • Pješačka staza. Pješaci se moraju kretati ovom posebno izgrađenom stazom; kretanje drugih učesnika u saobraćaju je zabranjeno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 4

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. End of mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for pedestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Pedestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign III-22 • End of footpath. Marks the end of the previously indicated path.

Bosanski • III-22 • Završetak pješačke staze. Mjesto na kojem završava prethodno označena pješačka staza.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 16

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-01-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. Mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign II-47 • Cycle path. Bicycles must use it; other vehicles are prohibited.

Bosanski • II-47 • Biciklistička staza. Bicikli se moraju kretati ovom stazom; kretanje drugih vozila je zabranjeno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 3

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. End of mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign III-21 • End of cycle path. Marks the end of the previously indicated path.

Bosanski • III-21 • Završetak biciklističke staze. Mjesto na kojem završava prethodno označena biciklistička staza.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 16

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-02-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. Mandatory path for equestrians

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for equestrians.

English • Traffic sign II-51 • Bridleway. Horse riders must use it; other road users are prohibited.

Bosanski • II-51 • Staza za jahače. Jahači se moraju kretati ovom stazom; kretanje drugih učesnika u saobraćaju je zabranjeno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (JankoBot56 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 7

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Government of Slovenia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.

19. End of mandatory path for equestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for equestrians.

English • Traffic sign III-23 • End of bridleway. Marks the end of the previously indicated route.

Bosanski • III-23 • Završetak staze za jahače. Mjesto na kojem završava prethodno označena staza za jahače.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 16

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-02-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign II-49 • Pedestrian and cycle path. Pedestrians and cyclists must use this shared path; other road users are prohibited.

Bosanski • II-49 • Staza za pješake i bicikliste. Pješaci i biciklisti moraju koristiti ovu zajedničku stazu; kretanje drugih učesnika u saobraćaju je zabranjeno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 5

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

21. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of shared pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign III-24 • End of pedestrian and cycle path. Marks the end of the previously indicated shared path.

Bosanski • III-24 • Završetak staze za pješake i bicikliste. Mjesto na kojem završava prethodno označena zajednička staza za pješake i bicikliste.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 16

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-02-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign II-50 • Separate pedestrian and cycle path. Pedestrians and cyclists must use their respective parts, separated by a white line. The image shows cycles on the left and pedestrians on the right; other road users are prohibited.

Bosanski • II-50 • Razdvojena staza za pješake i bicikliste. Pješaci i biciklisti moraju koristiti odgovarajući dio staze, odvojen bijelom linijom. Na prikazu je dio za bicikliste lijevo, a za pješake desno; drugim učesnicima kretanje je zabranjeno.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 6

SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Ms.ks.gov.ba • official published diagram II-50.

23. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.

English • Traffic sign III-25 • End of separate pedestrian and cycle path. Marks the end of the previously indicated separated path.

Bosanski • III-25 • Završetak razdvojene staze za pješake i bicikliste. Mjesto na kojem završava prethodno označena razdvojena staza za pješake i bicikliste.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 16

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-02-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. Snow chains mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

Snow chains mandatory.

English • Traffic sign II-46 • Winter equipment compulsory. In winter conditions, motor vehicles except motorcycles must have the prescribed winter equipment on this section.

Bosanski • II-46 • Obavezna upotreba zimske opreme. Na označenom dijelu ceste motorna vozila, osim motocikla, moraju imati propisanu zimsku opremu u zimskim uvjetima.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 2

SVG source: Government of the Republic of Croatia • Public domain • Original revision 2022-09-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

25. End of the snow-chain requirement

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow-chain requirement. The requirement imposed by the preceding snow-chain sign ends at this point. Other winter-equipment requirements may still apply under the applicable local rules or road conditions.

End of the snow-chain requirement.

English • Traffic sign III-20 • End of compulsory winter equipment. Ends the requirement imposed by the previous sign.

Bosanski • III-20 • Prestanak obavezne upotrebe zimske opreme. Od ovog mjesta prestaje obaveza upotrebe zimske opreme određena prethodno postavljenim znakom.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 16

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-01-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

26. Start of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

Start of a minimum speed.

English • Traffic sign II-45 • Minimum permitted speed. Under normal conditions vehicles must travel at least at the displayed 60 km/h.

Bosanski • II-45 • Najmanja dopuštena brzina. Vozila se u normalnim uvjetima moraju kretati brzinom od najmanje naznačenih 60 km/h.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 30, tačka 1

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-01-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

27. End of the minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

End of the minimum speed.

English • Traffic sign III-17 • End of minimum permitted speed. The previous 60 km/h minimum ends here.

Bosanski • III-17 • Prestanak najmanje dopuštene brzine. Od ovog mjesta prestaje prethodno određena najmanja dopuštena brzina od 60 km/h.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 13

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-01-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.