Bosnia and Herzegovina vehicle and transport regulations

Regulations and inspections regarding vehicles traveling from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been highlighted in recent reports.

Border Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina clarified rules for driving vehicles registered to deceased owners across international borders. While valid registration and insurance may allow travel, the deceased status of an owner makes the situation legally sensitive. A power of attorney issued by a deceased person typically ceases to be valid, and a legally binding inheritance decision is required to prove ownership once proceedings are finalized.

In a separate incident, Swedish customs officials inspected a funeral vehicle arriving from Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the search, officials found juices, sweets, and flowers inside and around a coffin. The driver noted that the coffin featured a trapezoidal shape, a design used in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Norway to identify the head end of the coffin without opening it. Customs officials stated that while funeral transport is sensitive, all vehicles remain subject to standard checks.