Serbia Police Issue Urgent Traffic Safety Warning

The Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) has issued an urgent appeal for caution on roads due to deteriorating weather conditions. Authorities warn that November is statistically the most dangerous month for pedestrians due to shorter daylight hours, frequent fog, rain, and slippery road surfaces.

Drivers are advised to reduce speed, especially in residential areas and during fog or precipitation, to maintain safe stopping distances. The police also recommend checking windshield wipers and tires, using proper lighting, and maintaining increased distance from other vehicles, particularly as the autumn school break increases traffic volume.

Pedestrians are urged to wear bright or retroreflective clothing to improve visibility during night and early morning hours. Recent statistics show a significant decline in pedestrian safety, with 95 lives lost in the first ten months of the year, an increase of ten compared to the same period last year. Notably, one in seven pedestrians died at marked pedestrian crossings.