MotorwayBosnia and Herzegovina
2. Motorway
A motorway is a road specially designed and signposted for motor traffic. Motorways normally have separate carriageways for opposing traffic, controlled access through designated entrances and exits, no direct access to neighbouring properties, and no level crossings with other roads, railways or paths.
Special traffic rules apply on motorways. The permitted road users, speed limits, lane rules, tolls and emergency procedures vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
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How do people refer to a motorway in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The national traffic law uses autoput. The term autocesta also appears in motorway information from the Federation motorway operator.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 43, 116–121
🔗 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
🔗 jpautoceste.ba • JP Autoceste FBiH — actual motorway operator and A1 network
Start of a motorway.
English • Traffic sign III-73 • Motorway. Marks where the motorway begins.
Bosanski • III-73 • Autocesta. Mjesto od kojeg počinje autocesta.
Sources
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🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 57
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End of the motorway.
English • Traffic sign III-74 • End of motorway. Marks where the motorway ends.
Bosanski • III-74 • Završetak autoceste. Mjesto na kojem završava autocesta.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Ms.ks.gov.ba • Pravilnik o saobraćajnim znakovima • član 36, tačka 58
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What speed limit applies to cars on a motorway in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Outside built-up areas, for an ordinary passenger car without a trailer, the general maximum is 130 km/h. Obey lower posted limits and reduce speed when traffic, weather or visibility requires it. Different limits can apply to other vehicle classes.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 43, 116–121
🔗 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
🔗 jpautoceste.ba • JP Autoceste FBiH — actual motorway operator and A1 network
Who may use a motorway in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Pedestrians, animals and vehicles outside the legal motor-vehicle category are prohibited. An ordinary motor vehicle must be capable by design of travelling faster than 40 km/h. Special statutory exceptions exist for authorised service vehicles.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 43, 116–121
🔗 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
🔗 jpautoceste.ba • JP Autoceste FBiH — actual motorway operator and A1 network
What should I do if I miss a motorway exit in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Continue to the next exit and choose a safe onward route. Do not reverse, make a U-turn or cross the central reservation to return to a missed exit.
🔗 parlament.ba • Bosnia and Herzegovina — Articles 43, 116–121
🔗 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
🔗 jpautoceste.ba • JP Autoceste FBiH — actual motorway operator and A1 network

Traffic rules
Bosnia and Herzegovina