There is always a shortage of parking spaces, at least those that are not paid, so drivers get by by parking on the sidewalk or some green space, for example. However, if a car gets hit by a "spider", the situation can be very tense.
There is always a shortage of parking spaces, at least those that are not paid for, so drivers get around by parking on the sidewalk or some green space, for example. However, if a car gets hit by a "spider", the guild can be very spicy.
Therefore, we will try to solve the most common doubts, as well as remind drivers where parking is not allowed.
Sidewalk - the original dilemma
You may not park on the sidewalk, unless it is permitted (regulated) by traffic signs, and if, when the vehicle is parked, a free passage for pedestrians of at least 1.60 meters wide remains on the sidewalk, which must not be along the edge of the road
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How much space must be left for other vehicles?
Parking is prohibited on a part of the road where the width of the free passage from the parked vehicle to the continuous (solid) line on the road, the opposite edge of the road or some obstacle on the road would be less than three meters.
So, you must leave a minimum of three meters of space for other vehicles to pass yours safely.
Minimum distance from an intersection?
Parking is not allowed at an intersection, nor within 5 meters of an intersection.
However, if it is a one-way street, parking is also allowed at a distance of less than 5 meters after the intersection, viewed in the permitted direction of movement on that street. This means that on a one-way street, you may park right next to the intersection only after you have passed it, not before it.
Minimum distance from a zebra crossing?
It goes without saying that you may not park at a pedestrian crossing (zebra), but you may not park at a distance of less than 5 meters from it either.
However, if it is a one-way street, parking is also allowed at a distance of less than 5 meters after the pedestrian crossing, viewed in the permitted direction of movement on that street. This means that on a one-way street you are only allowed to park next to a pedestrian crossing after you have crossed it, not before.
The same applies to the crossing of a bicycle path over the roadway.
Where is parking not allowed?
In addition to the places listed above, you may not park:
1) at a public transport stop, or at a distance of less than 15 meters in front of and behind a marking on the roadway indicating the stop
2) at a level crossing over a railway or tramway, or at a distance of less than 5 meters
3) near a railway or tramway if this obstructs the passage of a train or tram
4) in a tunnel, underpass, gallery, on a bridge or overpass
5) near the top of a pass or on a curve where road visibility is insufficient or it is not possible to safely go around a vehicle
6) in a place where a car would obscure a traffic sign
7) on a bicycle or pedestrian-bicycle path, or lane
8) on a road where the lanes are physically separated, unless permitted by a traffic sign
9) above a water supply connection and an entrance to a sewer or other utility network service
10) in a place where it would be impossible for another vehicle to park or exit an already parked vehicle
11) on a pedestrian path, or on a part of the sidewalk intended for the movement of persons with special needs
12) in squares, on a pedestrian zone and a fire escape
13) on an access road, a vehicle passage between residential buildings, or passages in residential blocks
14) on roads outside street parking lots that connect parking spaces and residential buildings with other roads
15) at a vehicle entrance, or exit from a building, yard or garage
16) on a traffic lane for turning on, turning off, a stop lane, a traffic lane for public transport vehicles and a tram yard
17) in a parking space for vehicles of persons with disabilities
18) in a parking space reserved for vehicles of certain users
19) on areas where traffic is prohibited by a traffic sign
What about green areas?
Parking is prohibited on green areas. Namely, local governments can prohibit parking in other places/areas, except those listed above under the Law on Road Traffic Safety.
For example, the City of Belgrade has regulated parking on green areas with the Decision on Communal Order, Article 23 of which states:
In order to protect public areas and areas in public use, it is prohibited to move, stop or park vehicles on public green areas, green areas around public facilities and green areas in public use.
As for the fine, the same Decision states:
- A fine of 25,000 dinars shall be imposed on a natural person for a misdemeanor if he moves, stops or parks a vehicle on public green areas (parks, memorial parks, green areas in squares, squares and piazzas, green areas along and within the road) and on green areas around public facilities.
- A fine of 15,000 dinars will be imposed on a natural person for a misdemeanor if they move, stop or park a vehicle on a public green area (lawns, tree-lined avenues and other plantings, green areas).
e along the banks of rivers and other water bodies, forested terrain, recreational areas, etc.) and on green areas in public use;
Is a car allowed to park on the roadway on a road outside a settlement?
According to Article 64 of the ZOBS, it is allowed:
"On a public road outside a settlement, a driver who parks a vehicle is obliged to park the vehicle off the roadway whenever possible."
So, it is allowed, but if there is a possibility to park it off the roadway, i.e. to move it off the road, then the driver is obliged to do so.
The difference between stopping and parking
Let's also clarify the difference between stopping and parking.
According to the law, stopping is any interruption of movement on the road for up to three minutes, where the driver does not leave the vehicle.
Of course, interruption of movement due to following a traffic sign or rule does not count.
Therefore, if you get out of the car, it is considered that you have parked it, regardless of how long you spend outside it. For example, if you “quickly” drive out to buy cigarettes at a kiosk and leave your car on the road with all four lights on – you are considered to have parked your car.
Or if you stay in your car but stand on the road for more than three minutes – you are considered to have parked your car.
General prohibition
Article 62 of the ZOBS states that:
“A driver may not park a vehicle in a place where it would endanger the safety of other road users or obstruct the normal flow of traffic or the movement of pedestrians.”
