Driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Lithuania: Key Differences

When comparing the road regulations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania, key distinctions emerge that impact traveler safety. Notably, speed limits for rural areas differ, with Bosnia allowing 80 km/h for cars and Lithuania setting it at 90 km/h. Additionally, while right turns on red are typically restricted in Bosnia, they are permitted in Lithuania unless otherwise indicated.

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Driving Side

The driving side in bosnia-and-herzegovina is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bosnia-and-herzegovina is 60

1.309 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bosnia-and-herzegovina is 1.309 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Bosnia and herzegovina	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bosnia and herzegovina:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bosnia and herzegovina:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

bosnia and herzegovina:

Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

bosnia and herzegovina:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bosnia and herzegovina:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

lithuania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bosnia and herzegovina:

Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bosnia and herzegovina	Lithuania
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, frequently used	Yes, issued by police.

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes, frequently used

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Bosnia and herzegovina	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unreasonable use prohibited	Unnecessary use discouraged
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking
Traffic Signs: Language	Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bosnia and herzegovina:

Not used

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bosnia and herzegovina:

Unreasonable use prohibited

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Headlight Flash: Usage

bosnia and herzegovina:

To warn other drivers of your presence

lithuania:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

Traffic Signs: Language

bosnia and herzegovina:

Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Bosnia and herzegovina		Lithuania
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed when not prohibited by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

bosnia and herzegovina:

Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bosnia and herzegovina:

Allowed when not prohibited by a sign

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Bosnia and herzegovina	Lithuania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual inspection	Mandatory annual check
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

bosnia and herzegovina:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bosnia and herzegovina:

International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bosnia and herzegovina:

Mandatory annual inspection

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bosnia and herzegovina:

Displayed on windshield

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Bosnia and herzegovina		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

bosnia and herzegovina:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Bosnia and herzegovina	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines possible	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

bosnia and herzegovina:

0.03%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bosnia and herzegovina:

0.00%; zero tolerance

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bosnia and herzegovina:

Common

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

bosnia and herzegovina:

Substantial fines possible

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

bosnia and herzegovina:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

bosnia and herzegovina:

Can result in license suspension and fines

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Bosnia and herzegovina		Lithuania
Contact: Traffic Police	122		112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Usually provided by insurance		Contact your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

bosnia and herzegovina:

122

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bosnia and herzegovina:

Usually provided by insurance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Bosnia and herzegovina	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be significant	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applicable	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Yes, by police
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few weeks	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; fines can be significant

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines apply

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines applicable

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes, often required

lithuania:

Yes, by police

Payment: Deadline

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; typically within a few weeks

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay