# Banja Luka sidewalk parking safety concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/banja-luka-sidewalk-parking-safety-concerns
> Updated: 2026-09-24T16:29:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Banja Luka, parents have raised concerns regarding persistent illegal sidewalk parking on Hajduk Veljka Street, an area used by children walking to school. Residents report that despite assurances from the City Administration that communal police conduct daily inspections and issue fines, the issue has continued for nearly a year, forcing children to walk in the roadway.

In response to the ongoing obstruction, community members are calling for permanent infrastructure solutions rather than just individual fines. Their demands include the installation of protective bollards, improved pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures, and increased surveillance during school commute hours.

## Claims

- More than 20 young men and women participated in a mass brawl in front of the Music cafe in Postojna. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Participants fled the scene before police patrols arrived at 1:20 AM. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A 22-year-old man was found at the scene with minor injuries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The municipality is considering restricting the cafe's late-night operating permits to 11:00 PM or 12:00 AM. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The investigation into the mass brawl is ongoing. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Local residents have reported years of noise, property damage, and disturbances related to the Music cafe. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Banja Luka opens new riverside promenade amid regional safety concerns

Banja Luka has opened its new Vrbas riverside promenade, while Postojna officials consider restricting business hours following a massive brawl, and residents in Novakovići report ongoing road safety risks.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/postojna-authorities-investigate-mass-brawl-involving-20-youths

### 2026-09-22: Banja Luka parents demand action over illegal sidewalk parking

Parents in Banja Luka are demanding permanent solutions like bollards to stop illegal parking on sidewalks in Hajduk Veljka Street, citing safety risks for children despite ongoing police inspections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banja-luka-parents-demand-action-over-illegal-sidewalk-parking

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