Pedestrian crossingSerbia
Traffic rules
Serbia
1. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in Serbia?
At a crossing without lights or a police officer, approach at a speed that lets you safely give way to pedestrians already on it, entering it or showing an intention to enter. Stop when needed. The law expressly requires stopping for children, frail people and the specified blind or disabled pedestrians in these circumstances.
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Serbia?
No. Follow the lights or police officer at a controlled crossing. Even when allowed to proceed, give way to pedestrians already on it or indicating an intention to enter while permitted. Turning drivers must also protect pedestrians using, entering or intending to enter a crossing on the side road. At uncontrolled crossings, article 99’s careful-approach and yielding duties apply.
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Serbia?
Wait before the crossing until there is room to clear it without obstructing pedestrians. Do not overtake or pass a vehicle stopped or stopping to give way to pedestrians at a crossing. Overtaking or passing a vehicle approaching or traversing the crossing is also prohibited.
Must Serbian pedestrians use a crossing facility within 100 metres?
Yes. Use the pedestrian crossing or specially constructed pedestrian crossing facility when it is no more than 100 metres away.
May Serbian pedestrians use phones or earphones while crossing the carriageway?
No. Article 96 prohibits both mobile-phone use and earphones worn in the ears during crossing.
How should Serbian pedestrians cross a carriageway or cycle track?
Carefully, by the shortest route, after checking that crossing is safe.
Must Serbian pedestrians check safety before entering an uncontrolled crossing?
Yes. They must first ensure that stepping onto it will not endanger traffic.
Which vulnerable pedestrians must Serbian drivers stop for at crossings or when turning?
Children, frail people, blind people using a white cane or guide dog, and disabled people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
May Serbian drivers cut through an organised pedestrian column on the carriageway?
No. Article 99 prohibits interrupting it with a vehicle.
