Separated pathBosnia and Herzegovina
Traffic rules
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1. Separated path
A separated path is a path or part of a road where different categories of road users, typically pedestrians and cyclists, are assigned separate sections of the same overall route. The sections may be distinguished by road markings, different paving materials, a kerb or another physical separation.
Users should remain within the part of the path intended for them and take particular care where the sections cross, merge or connect with roads. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.
What is the difference between adjoining walking and cycling paths in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The national Law distinguishes a trotoar, a pedestrian pavement, from a biciklistička staza, a cycling path. Where both are provided, their proximity does not combine them into one unrestricted shared surface. Follow each facility’s designation.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 9, 99 and 104–109
🔗 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
Where should pedestrians walk beside a Bosnian cycle path?
Use the usable pavement or other provided pedestrian surface. The pedestrian rules require walkers to use such a facility where it is available. An adjacent cycle path does not replace the designated walking space.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 9, 99 and 104–109
🔗 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 rules apply when I push a bicycle along the walking part of a Bosnian route?
The Law treats a person pushing a bicycle as a pedestrian. Follow the pedestrian rules while walking with it. This differs from riding and does not turn the walking section into a cycling facility.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 9, 99 and 104–109
🔗 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
