OvertakingBosnia and Herzegovina
Traffic rules
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Overtaking
Overtaking is the act of passing another road user travelling in the same direction. It normally involves moving to another position or lane, passing the slower road user and returning to the appropriate position when it is safe.
Before overtaking, a driver should make sure there is sufficient visibility and space, check mirrors and blind spots, signal when required and ensure that no other road user is already overtaking. The manoeuvre must be completed without exceeding the speed limit or endangering other road users.
On which side do drivers normally overtake in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
As traffic normally keeps right, drivers ordinarily overtake on the left. This is the general rule, not permission to pass wherever a lane is available; exceptions and restrictions depend on the local law.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 57–65
🔗 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
When should you avoid overtaking in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Do not begin if approaching traffic, restricted visibility, road markings, an intersection, a crossing or another road user makes the manoeuvre unsafe or unlawful. Check behind and ahead, allow enough space and never exceed the speed limit to complete the pass.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 57–65
🔗 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
What extra care is needed when overtaking slower road users in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Overtake only when the Law’s visibility, space and safety conditions are satisfied. Leave safe lateral clearance for cyclists and pedestrians and allow for unexpected movement. If there is insufficient room, wait; do not squeeze through or exceed the speed limit to finish the pass.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 57–65
🔗 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
