Advisory speedSerbia
Traffic rules
Serbia
1. Advisory speed
An advisory speed is a recommended speed for a particular road section or hazard rather than a legally imposed maximum speed. It may be shown near bends, junctions, steep gradients, roadworks or other locations where a lower speed can help drivers negotiate the road safely.
Drivers should treat an advisory speed as guidance for safe driving conditions and should travel even more slowly when weather, visibility, traffic or road conditions require it. A separate legally binding speed limit must still be obeyed.
Does Serbia provide recommended speeds for reaching traffic lights?
Yes. The Road Traffic Safety Law provides for signals displaying a recommended speed to help a vehicle reach the next traffic signal with a clear passage. This is guidance for coordinated traffic flow, not a replacement for a binding limit.
Can Serbia’s recommended green-wave speed authorise passing a red signal?
No. A speed recommendation does not give priority over the actual traffic-light indication. Slow or stop when required, even if doing so prevents maintaining the recommended number.
What if a Serbian green-wave recommendation is too fast for the conditions?
Use a lower safe speed and obey the applicable maximum. The Law’s speed-adaptation duties remain in force; traffic-flow guidance does not require driving too fast for visibility, grip, traffic or the vehicle.
