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Roads in Serbia
The length of the public highway network in Serbia is 45,419 km. Of them, 30,171 km are paved. The length of highways is 925 km.
Toll Motorways in Serbia
In Serbia, there is a toll for the use of highways depending on the distance traveled. The amount of the fee depends on the category of the vehicle.
Categories of vehicles
A letter. | Vehicle | Description |
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It | MotorcyclesTricyclesQuads | |
I | Vehicles with 2 axles and a height of less than 1.3 m in the area of the first axle Vehicles with 2 axles with a total height of no more than 1.9 m and a maximum permissible weight of no more than 3.5 t | |
II | Vehicles with 2 axles and a height of less than 1.3 m in the area of the first axle with a trailer Vehicles with 2 axles with a total height of no more than 1.9 m and a maximum permissible weight of no more than 3.5 t with a trailer Vehicles with 2 axles with a total height of more than 1.9 m and a maximum permissible weight weighing no more than 3.5 tons | |
III | Vehicles with 2 or 3 axles and a height of more than 1.3 m in the area of the first axle and a maximum permissible mass of more than 3.5 t Vehicles with 2 axles, a total height of more than 1.9 m and a maximum permissible mass of no more than 3.5 t with a trailer |
Map of toll roads in Serbia
Tariffs for travel on highways in Serbia
Route | Tariff (RSD) | ||||
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It | I | II | III | ||
A1 | Belgrade – Subotica | 320 (€ 3.00) | 640 (€ 5.50) | 960 (€ 8.50) | 1,900 (€16.50) |
A1 | Belgrade – Preševe | 730 (€6.50) | 1460 (€12.50) | 2,190 (€ 19.00) | 4,380 (€37.50) |
A2 | Belgrade – Cacak | 240 (€ 2.50) | 470 (€ 4.00) | 700 (€ 6.00) | 1,400 (€ 12.00) |
A3 | Belgrade – South | 210 (€ 2.00) | 420 (€ 4.00) | 650 (€ 5.50) | 1,290 (€11.00) |
A4 | Niš – Dimitrovgrad | 150 (€ 1.50) | 300 (€ 3.00) | 460 (€ 4.00) | 910 (€ 8.00) |
The popular highway route E75 from the border with Hungary to the border with Macedonia (570 km) for passenger cars will cost < a i=3>RSD 2,120 (or €18.50).
Please note that the prices in euros are fixed, and not recalculated in dinars at the current exchange rate.
Payment methods
Payment can be made in several ways:
- cash
- credit cards (VISA, VISA Electron, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, POSTCARD, DINACARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS)
- electronic payment (TAG)
Cash payments can be made in local currency (RSD) or in Euros. Cash euros are also accepted for payment, including 1 and 2 euro coins, as well as 50 cents. Coins of 10 and 20% are not accepted. The change can be issued both in the national currency and in euros.
Rates in Euro are fixed, not RSD conversion at the current rate of the Central Bank. If we consider, for example, the route from the border with Hungary to the border with Macedonia, the amount in euros will not differ much from the amount in Serbian dinars. However, it is better to pay in local currency.
The electronic device (TAG) gives an advantage only in continuous driving. There are no discounts when paying for the fare. The cost of the electronic device is RSD 2,022 (€17). It can be transferred from one car to another (of the same category).
Road map of Serbia
The main traffic laws of Serbia
Speed limits in Serbia
Standard speed limits in Serbia (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 100 km/h
- on the highway – 130 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 80 km/h
- on the highway – 80 km/h
The maximum permitted speed in the area of school facilities is 30 km/h.
Traffic on highways is prohibited for vehicles whose speed according to technical characteristics does not exceed 50 km/h.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Serbia 0.2‰.
If the blood alcohol level is between 0.21 and 0.5‰ – a fine of RSD 10,000 (€ 85).
If the level of alcohol in the blood is from 0.51 to 0.8 ‰ – a fine of RSD 10,000 – 20,000 (€ 85-171).
If the level of alcohol in the blood is from 0.81 to 1.2‰ – a fine of RSD 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171-341) or imprisonment for up to 15 days.
If the level of alcohol in the blood is from 1.21 to 2.0‰, as well as in the case of refusing a medical examination for intoxication – a fine of RSD 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853-1,024) or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
If the level of alcohol in the blood exceeds 2.0 ‰ – a fine of RSD 120,000 – 140,000 (€ 1,024-1,194) or imprisonment from 30 to 60 days, as well as deprivation of the right to drive for up to 10 months.
For drivers whose experience is less than 2 years or whose age does not exceed 21 years, the permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.00‰.
If the accident was caused by the driver who was under the influence of alcohol, the amount of the fine increases by 50-100%.
Low light
Low beam in Serbia is mandatory 24 hours a day all year round.
In the absence of dipped beam during the day – a fine of RSD 3,000 (€ 26).
In the absence of dipped beam at night, a fine of RSD 10,000 (€ 85).
In the absence at night and low beam and dimensions — a fine from RSD 100,000 to 120,000 (€ 853-1,024) or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
Transportation of children in Serbia
Children under 3 years of age can travel only when using appropriate child restraint systems that correspond to their weight. It is allowed to transport children up to 3 years old in the front seats, provided that the restraint system is installed against the direction of the vehicle and the airbag is turned off.
Children from 3 to 12 years old and less than 135 cm tall are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the rear seats of the vehicle, using appropriate child restraints appropriate for their weight, which are attached to the vehicle in accordance with the safety seat manufacturer’s declaration.
Children over the age of four can be transported using a standard seat belt and an approved head restraint if the height of the face provides a secure fit and if the seat they are sitting in has an integrated head restraint.
Child car seats must comply with UNECE Regulation No. 44 (ECE R44/04) – “Uniform requirements for restraints for children in motor vehicles”.
The fine is between RSD 20,000 and 40,000 (€171-341).
For transporting children under 12 years old in the driver’s seat – a fine from RSD 100,000 to 120,000 (€ 853-1,024) or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Serbia is mandatory for front and rear passengers.
Fine: RSD 10,000 (€ 85).
Riding without a helmet on a motorcycle – a fine of RSD 10,000 (€ 85).
Phoning
It is forbidden to use a mobile phone that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while driving in Serbia.
Fine: RSD 10,000 (€ 85).
It is forbidden to use audio or video devices that interfere with hearing the sound signals of other road users while the vehicle is moving.
Fine: RSD 3,000 (€ 26).
Toning in Serbia
Tinting of the windshield is prohibited. The degree of light transmission of the front side glass should be at least 70%.
For the rear glass, the degree of light transmission is not regulated, provided that the vehicle is equipped with two rear-view mirrors.
Fine: RSD 5,000 (€ 43).
Fines in Serbia
Fines cannot be paid at home. The police officer issues a monetary fine on the spot and issues a corresponding receipt to the driver. The fine must be paid at the post office or bank within 8 days.
Fines will be higher if the driver endangers other people or his actions caused the accident.
Penalties for traffic violations in Serbia:
Violation | Fines (RSD) |
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The car driver must turn off the engine: at the request of a police officer or other official; when the vehicle is stopped in the tunnel for more than one minute; when the car is parked for more than three minutes. | 3,000 (€ 26) |
Failure to comply with the requirement to give a signal before starting a movement, rebuilding, turning, turning or stopping | 3,000 (€ 26) |
Violation of parking rules | 5,000 (€43) |
In the settlement, the driver is obliged to pass the bus that signaled the start of traffic | 5,000 (€43) |
The driver is obliged to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles or road users | 5,000 (€43) |
Increasing the speed of your vehicle while another vehicle overtakes it | 10,000 – 20,000(€ 85 – 171) |
U-turn or reversing in places where such maneuvers are prohibited | 10,000 – 20,000(€ 85 – 171) |
Violation of the priority of passage at the intersection | 10,000 – 20,000(€ 85 – 171) |
Oncoming traffic on a one-way road | 10,000 – 20,000(€ 85 – 171) |
Driving through a yellow traffic light | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) |
U-turn or reversing on the highway | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) |
Violation of overtaking rules | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) |
Departure to the lane intended for oncoming traffic | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) |
Departure to the railway crossing when the barrier is closed or closing, or when the traffic light or crossing guard on duty signals a prohibition signal | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) |
Overtaking a vehicle that has stopped or is stopping to let pedestrians pass in a crosswalk | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) |
Refusal to give way to pedestrians on the crosswalk | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) |
Driving through a red traffic light | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) |
In the case of two consecutive red light traffic violations within 10 minutes (or less), the fine will be from 120,000 to 140,000 (€ 1,024 – 1,194) or imprisonment for a period of 30 to 60 days or community service for a period of 240 to 36 .
Fines for speeding in Serbia (RSD):
Speeding | ||
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up to 10 km/year | 3,000 (€ 26) | 3,000 (€ 26) |
10 – 20 km/year | 5,000 (€43) | 3,000 (€ 26) |
20 – 30 km/year | 10,000 (€85) | 5,000 (€43) |
30 – 40 km/year | 10,000 – 20,000 (€85 – 171) | 10,000 (€85) |
40 – 50 km/year | 10,000 – 20,000 (€85 – 171) | 10,000 – 20,000 (€85 – 171) |
50 – 60 km/year | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) | 10,000 – 20,000 (€85 – 171) |
60 – 70 km/year | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) |
70 – 80 km/year | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1024) | 20,000 – 40,000 (€ 171 – 341) |
80 – 90 km/year | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) |
90 – 100 km/year | 120,000 – 140,000 (€ 1,024 – 1,194) | 100,000 – 120,000 (€ 853 – 1,024) |
over 100 km/h | 120,000 – 140,000 (€ 1,024 – 1,194) | 120,000 – 140,000 (€ 1,024 – 1,194) |
In the event of an accident, the amount of the fine increases by 1.5-2 times and a ban on driving a vehicle for at least 30 days.
In 2018, the Law on Road Safety introduced the concept of the average speed of a vehicle, which is obtained when the length of this section of the road is divided by the time for which this section was traveled.
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Serbia
Unleaded gasoline (92, 95 and 98) and diesel fuel (Dizel) are available in Serbia. Gas stations (LPG) are available.
Average prices for all types of fuel as of 11.12.2023:
- BMB 95 — RSD 173.00 (€ 1.476)
- BMB 98 — RSD 193.62 (€ 1.652)
- Diesel — RSD 195.00 (€1,663)
- LPG TNG — RSD 93.57 (€ 0.798)
Emergency numbers in Serbia
- Police – 192
- Fire protection – 193
- Emergency medical assistance – 194
- Roadside technical assistance – +381 11 1987
Mandatory equipment in Serbia
- First aid kit
- Extinguisher
- Emergency Stop Sign – Mandatory for all vehicles with more than two wheels. If you have a trailer, you must have 2 signs.
- A set of replacement lamps – not required for cars equipped with xenon
- Spare wheel
- Towing rope – must be at least 3 meters
- Reflective Vest – Any person must wear a reflective vest when exiting a vehicle. Failure to comply will result in a fine of RSD 3,000 (€26).
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter tires – (M&S on the sidewalls) with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm – is mandatory in Serbia from November 1 to April 1, provided the road is covered with snow or ice. Winter tires must be installed on all wheels.
Studded tires
The use of studded tires in Serbia is prohibited.
Anti-slip chains
It is strongly recommended to have anti-skid chains in your car when traveling outside populated areas between November 1 and March 1.
Chains must be installed on the driving wheels on those sections of the road that are marked with the appropriate sign and when the road is completely covered with snow. Anti-skid chains are prohibited in populated areas.
Recommended equipment
First aid supplies and a fire extinguisher should be located in an accessible place.
The use of radar detectors in Serbia is prohibited. A fine of RSD 20,000 to 40,000 (€ 171-341) or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
Transporting radar detectors in Serbia in a disabled vehicle is punishable by a fine of RSD 10,000 to 20,000 (€85-171).
Kosovo
Toll roads in Kosovo
There are no tolls for using roads in Kosovo.
In Kosovo, there is a requirement for compulsory car insurance and civil liability for cars with foreign registration. And since Kosovo is not one of the countries that have joined the Green Card international insurance system, for trips you need to purchase a local insurance policy.
The cost of insurance depends on the type of vehicle and the duration of the insurance period. The minimum term for which an OSACV contract can be concluded is 15 days, the maximum is 1 year. It can be signed at the checkpoint when entering Kosovo or bought online.
It is recommended to buy Kosovo insurance when crossing the border. The company’s office is open 24 hours a day. It doesn’t take much time and you don’t need to pay an administrative fee of €1.Tariffs for OSACV:
Vehicle type | Cost (EUR) | ||||
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15 days | 1 month | 2 months | 6 months | 1 year | |
€10 | €20 | €31 | €64 | €100 | |
€15 | €20 | €35 | €130 | € 205 | |
€13 | €17 | €30 | €43 | €77 |
Basic traffic rules of Kosovo
Speed limits in Kosovo
Standard speed limits in Kosovo (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 110 km/h
- on the highway – 130 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 100 km/h
- on the highway – 100 km/h
Traffic on highways is prohibited for cars whose design speed does not exceed 60 km/h.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Kosovo 0.5 ‰.
Penalties for exceeding the level of alcohol in the blood:
- from 0.51 ‰ to 1.0 ‰ – from € 150 to 450;
- from 1.01 ‰ to 1.5 ‰ – from € 200 to 600;
- from 1.51 ‰ and above – from € 300 to 900;
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level for young drivers in Kosovo 0.0 ‰.
If the alcohol level of such drivers is in the range from 0.0‰ to 0.49‰, then the fine will be from €100 to €300.
Low light
Low beam in Kosovo is mandatory 24 hours a day all year round.
Fine – €20.
Transportation of children to Kosovo
Children under 3 years of age can travel only when using appropriate child restraint systems that correspond to their weight.
Children from 3 to 12 years old and less than 150 cm tall are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the back seats of the car, using appropriate child restraints suitable for their weight.
Child car seats must comply with UNECE Regulation No. 44 (ECE R44/04) – “Uniform requirements for restraints for children in motor vehicles”.
The fine is from €100 to €300.
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Kosovo mandatory for front and rear passengers.
Fine – €20.
Phoning
It is forbidden to use a telephone in Kosovo that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while driving.
Fine – €40.
Fines in Kosovo
Fines cannot be paid at home. If the fine is less than €60, it is issued on the spot by a police officer and the driver is given a receipt. If a fine of more than €60 is imposed for the violation, it is imposed by the court.Table of fines for violation of traffic rules:
Violation | Fines (EUR) |
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Exceeding the permitted speed by up to 30 km/h | € 20 – 60 |
Exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 50 km/h | €100 to 600 |
Exceeding the permitted speed by more than 50 km/h | € 200 to 900 |
Passing through a traffic light prohibition signal | € 150 |
Violation of the rules of crossing a railway crossing | €100 to 300 |
Crossing a solid line associated with entering the lane intended for oncoming traffic | €70 to 210 |
Violation of overtaking rules | €100 to 300 |
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Kosovo
Approximate gasoline prices as of 11.12.2023:
- Super 95 — € 1.530
- Diesel — € 1.580
- LPG TNG — € 0,510
Emergency numbers in Kosovo
- Police – 92
- Fire protection – 93
- Emergency medical assistance – 94
Mandatory equipment in a car in Kosovo
- First aid kit
- Emergency stop sign
- Towing rope – must be at least 3 meters
- Reflective Vest – Any person must wear a reflective vest when exiting a vehicle.
In the absence of any of the mandatory equipment – a fine of €40.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
During the winter season from November 15 to March 15, the vehicle must have winter equipment for driving.
In the presence of winter conditions, the movement of vehicles without winter equipment is prohibited. Winter means conditions when the road is covered with snow or ice.
In case of violation – a fine of €40.
Border crossing
A multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Kosovo visa is required to cross the Kosovo border.
Recommended equipment
It is recommended to have a set of spare bulbs (not required for cars equipped with xenon) and a fire extinguisher.
The use of radar detectors in Kosovo is prohibited. Fine – from € 500 to 1,500 and confiscation of equipment.