CurveSlovenia
Traffic rules
Slovenia
1. Curve
A curve is a section of road that changes direction to the left or right. A sharp, unexpected or poorly visible curve can reduce a driver’s view of approaching traffic, stopped vehicles, pedestrians and other hazards.
Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within their lane and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration. Warning signs may indicate the direction of the first curve or a series of successive curves.
What makes a bend dangerous in Slovenia?
Curves shorten your view of the road ahead and can reduce the margin for correcting a mistake. Drivers may encounter sharp Alpine bends and roads through the Karst; the safe speed can be well below the posted maximum. Watch for changing road surfaces and people or vehicles hidden beyond the curve.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
How should you approach a sharp curve in Slovenia?
Slow down before the bend, select the correct lane position, look through the curve and steer smoothly. Keep enough grip and visible stopping distance for the road and weather conditions.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
Is overtaking safe on a blind bend in Slovenia?
No. Do not start overtaking where your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed or where signs or road markings prohibit it. Wait until there is a lawful, clear and sufficiently long view ahead.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
Warning for a curve to the left.
English • Traffic sign 1106 • Dangerous bend or successive bends. A left bend (1106), right bend (1106-1), two successive bends with the first to the left (1106-2), or two successive bends with the first to the right (1106-3) lie ahead and are dangerous owing to their characteristics.
Slovenščina • Prometni znak 1106 • Nevaren ovinek ali več zaporednih ovinkov. Bližina levega ovinka (1106), desnega ovinka (1106-1), dveh zaporednih ovinkov – prvi na levo (1106-2), dveh zaporednih ovinkov – prvi na desno (1106-3), ki je oziroma so nevarni zaradi svojih značilnosti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pisrs.si • Pravilnik o prometni signalizaciji in prometni opremi na cestah • 13. člen • preglednica 9 • 1106 • NPB 2
🔗 Uradni-list.si • Uradni list RS, št. 26/2024 • 1106
SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a curve to the right.
English • Traffic sign 1106-1 • Dangerous bend or successive bends. A left bend (1106), right bend (1106-1), two successive bends with the first to the left (1106-2), or two successive bends with the first to the right (1106-3) lie ahead and are dangerous owing to their characteristics.
Slovenščina • Prometni znak 1106-1 • Nevaren ovinek ali več zaporednih ovinkov. Bližina levega ovinka (1106), desnega ovinka (1106-1), dveh zaporednih ovinkov – prvi na levo (1106-2), dveh zaporednih ovinkov – prvi na desno (1106-3), ki je oziroma so nevarni zaradi svojih značilnosti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pisrs.si • Pravilnik o prometni signalizaciji in prometni opremi na cestah • 13. člen • preglednica 9 • 1106-1 • NPB 2
🔗 Uradni-list.si • Uradni list RS, št. 26/2024 • 1106-1
SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
