SnowSerbia

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Serbia. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


1. Snow

Snow can make roads slippery, reduce visibility and greatly increase stopping distances. Drivers should reduce speed, increase their following distance and accelerate, steer and brake smoothly to avoid losing control. Snow or ice should be removed from the windows, mirrors and lights before driving, and suitable tyres or other winter equipment may be required depending on the country and road conditions.

How does snow affect driving?

Snow can reduce tyre grip, visibility and vehicle control and increase the distance needed to slow down or stop.

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237, adverse weather; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 124–126, visibility and following distance; national guidance example

🔗 cdn.group.renault.com • Dacia Sandero, Stepway and Jogger owner’s manual, pages 3.5–3.18, demisting and climate control; model-specific example

🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, freezing rain formation

🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, frost, transparent glaze and black ice

🔗 ops.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, anti-icing chemistry and treatment timing

How should you drive on snow?

Drive more slowly, increase your following distance and use smooth acceleration, steering and braking. Sudden movements can cause the tyres to lose grip.

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237, adverse weather; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 124–126, visibility and following distance; national guidance example

🔗 cdn.group.renault.com • Dacia Sandero, Stepway and Jogger owner’s manual, pages 3.5–3.18, demisting and climate control; model-specific example

🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, freezing rain formation

🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, frost, transparent glaze and black ice

🔗 ops.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, anti-icing chemistry and treatment timing

Should snow be removed from a vehicle before driving?

Yes. Remove snow and ice that obstruct the windscreen, windows, mirrors and lights. Snow should also be removed where it could fall from the vehicle and create a hazard for other road users.

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237, adverse weather; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 124–126, visibility and following distance; national guidance example

🔗 cdn.group.renault.com • Dacia Sandero, Stepway and Jogger owner’s manual, pages 3.5–3.18, demisting and climate control; model-specific example

🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, freezing rain formation

🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk • Met Office, frost, transparent glaze and black ice

🔗 ops.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, anti-icing chemistry and treatment timing