ReversingBosnia and Herzegovina
9. Reversing
Reversing means driving a vehicle backwards. It is commonly used when parking, leaving a confined space or repositioning a vehicle where forward movement is not practical.
Before reversing, the driver should check mirrors and blind spots, look carefully around the vehicle and make sure the area behind is clear. Reversing should be performed slowly and only for as long as necessary because visibility behind the vehicle is often limited.
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When may you reverse in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Only a short distance, without endangering or obstructing others.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 41, 117(3) and 123
🔗 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 BiH reversing drivers use?
The same side previously used for forward travel.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 41, 117(3) and 123
🔗 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
Can you reverse onto a BiH priority road?
No. Reversing onto a priority road is prohibited.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 41, 117(3) and 123
🔗 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
Can you reverse in BiH tunnels?
No. Reversing and U-turns are prohibited there.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 41, 117(3) and 123
🔗 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

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