Driving Differences: Serbia vs. South Korea Explained
When exploring the roads of Serbia and South Korea, distinct regulations and practices emerge that shape the driving experience. Notably, Serbia allows overtaking on multi-lane roads, while South Korea reserves bus lanes during specific hours. Understanding these variations ensures a safer journey in each country, enhancing your travel experience abroad.
Lanes
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Markings: Solid Yellow Line | Marks the left edge on divided roads. | Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed. |
| Overtaking: On Right | Allowed on multi-lane roads 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 during specified hours. |
| Bus Lanes: Markings | Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs. | Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'. |
| Cycle Lanes: Markings | Bicycle symbols and colored pavement. | Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement. |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence | No | Yes |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements | N/A | Minimum two or more occupants |
| Variable Speed Limits: Presence | Yes | No |
| Variable Speed Limits: Indications | Electronic signs display current limits. | N/A |
Markings: Solid Yellow Line
serbia:
Marks the left edge on divided roads.
south korea:
Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right
serbia:
Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
south korea:
Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage
serbia:
Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
south korea:
Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings
serbia:
Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
south korea:
Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Markings
serbia:
Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
south korea:
Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence
serbia:
No
south korea:
Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements
serbia:
N/A
south korea:
Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence
serbia:
Yes
south korea:
No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
serbia:
Electronic signs display current limits.
south korea:
N/A
Speeds Limits
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Areas: Standard | 50 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles | 80 km/h | 80-100 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Buses And Vans | 80 km/h | 80-100 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers | 70 km/h | 60-80 km/h |
| Highways: Cars And Motorcycles | 120 km/h | 100-120 km/h |
| Highways: Buses And Vans | 100 km/h | 100-110 km/h |
| Highways: Trucks And Trailers | 80 km/h | 80-100 km/h |
| Variable Speed Limits: Presence | Yes | No |
| Variable Speed Limits: Indications | Electronic signs display current limits | N/A |
Urban Areas: Standard
serbia:
50 km/h
south korea:
60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles
serbia:
80 km/h
south korea:
80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans
serbia:
80 km/h
south korea:
80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers
serbia:
70 km/h
south korea:
60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles
serbia:
120 km/h
south korea:
100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans
serbia:
100 km/h
south korea:
100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers
serbia:
80 km/h
south korea:
80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence
serbia:
Yes
south korea:
No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
serbia:
Electronic signs display current limits
south korea:
N/A
Signals
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together | Not used in Serbia | Not used in South Korea |
| Traffic Signs: Language | Serbian; symbols are standard | Korean; symbols are standard |
| Traffic Signs: Warning | Triangle-shaped with red border | Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background |
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together
serbia:
Not used in Serbia
south korea:
Not used in South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language
serbia:
Serbian; symbols are standard
south korea:
Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning
serbia:
Triangle-shaped with red border
south korea:
Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background
Turns
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| U- Turns Allowed | Varies by city; check for signs | Allowed unless prohibited by signs |
U- Turns Allowed
serbia:
Varies by city; check for signs
south korea:
Allowed unless prohibited by signs
Documentation
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A | Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required | Accepted with International Driving Permit |
| Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U | International Driving Permit required | Accepted with International Driving Permit |
| Vehicle Inspection: Requirement | Mandatory periodic inspections | Mandatory; proof must be displayed |
| Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest | Mandatory | Recommended but not mandatory |
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A
serbia:
Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required
south korea:
Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U
serbia:
International Driving Permit required
south korea:
Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement
serbia:
Mandatory periodic inspections
south korea:
Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest
serbia:
Mandatory
south korea:
Recommended but not mandatory
Alcohol
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Limits: General Drivers | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Limits: Professional Drivers | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Enforcement: Random Checks | Common; police regularly perform checks | Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used |
| Enforcement: Fines | Substantial, varies by severity | Varies; can be substantial |
| Test Refusal | Can result in license suspension | Can result in license suspension and fines |
Limits: General Drivers
serbia:
0.03%
south korea:
0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers
serbia:
0.00%
south korea:
0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks
serbia:
Common; police regularly perform checks
south korea:
Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines
serbia:
Substantial, varies by severity
south korea:
Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal
serbia:
Can result in license suspension
south korea:
Can result in license suspension and fines
Emergency Services
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact: Traffic Police | 192 | Varies; often part of the general emergency network |
| Contact: Roadside Assistance | 1987 | Check with your insurance provider |
| Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest | Mandatory | Recommended but not mandatory |
Contact: Traffic Police
serbia:
192
south korea:
Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance
serbia:
1987
south korea:
Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest
serbia:
Mandatory
south korea:
Recommended but not mandatory
Penalties And Fines
| Serbia | South korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Common Fines: Speeding | Varies; typically €20 to €100, points on license | Varies; fines and license points given |
| Common Fines: Alcohol | Varies; heavy fines, possible jail time | Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time |
| Common Fines: Seat Belts | €20 to €40 | Fines and license points given |
| Common Fines: Phone Use | €30 to €50 | Fines and license points given |
| Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation | €30 to €50, points on license | Fines and license points given |
| Payment: On The Spot | Yes, possible for smaller fines | Yes |
| Payment: Deadline | Varies; typically 8 days to pay | Varies; typically 30 days to pay |
Common Fines: Speeding
serbia:
Varies; typically €20 to €100, points on license
south korea:
Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Alcohol
serbia:
Varies; heavy fines, possible jail time
south korea:
Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts
serbia:
€20 to €40
south korea:
Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use
serbia:
€30 to €50
south korea:
Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation
serbia:
€30 to €50, points on license
south korea:
Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot
serbia:
Yes, possible for smaller fines
south korea:
Yes
Payment: Deadline
serbia:
Varies; typically 8 days to pay
south korea:
Varies; typically 30 days to pay