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==Vehicle Insurance==
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''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
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===Insurance requirements===
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3rd party liability insurance is mandatory in Serbia.  
  
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==Cost of insurance==
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Serbia is a member under section III of the Multilateral Agreement on Motor Insurance.  Vehicles registered and insured in EU, Andorra, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland do not need the Green card to enter Serbia. A valid national vehicle registration plate substitutes the green card.
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==Where to purchase insurance==
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Vehicles registered in other Green card system member countries do need a green card to enter Serbia.  Insurance coverage for Serbia is identified by the code SRB.
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The insurance coverage is limited to areas of Serbia under control by the Government of Serbia, thus does not apply to the region of Kosovo/UMNIK (under United Nations resolution 1244).
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===Cost of insurance===
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Drivers of cars with foreign registration who are not registered in the EU, or don't have a Green card must purchase border automobile insurance from a local insurance company at the border when entering Serbia. 
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The price varies depending on the vehicle type and the duration of the coverage. The minimum coverage is one month, and maximum twelve months.
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For informational purposes, the price of 1-month coverage for an automobile is the Serbian dinar (RSD) equivalent of 105.00 EUR, and 66.15 EUR for a motorcycle.
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===Where to purchase insurance===
 
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==Driving side of road==
 
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A safety triangle, first aid kit, spare bulbs and fuses, and tow rope or tow bar are mandatory.
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All vehicles must have a reflective vest easily reachable from the driver's position.
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The wearing of crash helmets by motorcyclists and their passengers is compulsory in Serbia. Helmets shouldn't be older than 5 years (from date of production).
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From November 1 to April 1, vehicles must be equipped with winter tyres, and wheel chains on designated mountain roads.
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==Roads==
 
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==Gasoline Availability / Frequency==
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Fuel shortages are non-existent. Unleaded (marketed as BMB 95) and Euro diesel are widely available across the country.
  
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==External information about gasoline==
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NIS Petrol has the widest network of gas stations in Serbia.  For a list check: http://potrosaci.nis.rs/index.php?option=com_bsmvc&view=bsmvc&Itemid=226&lang=en
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The tap water is safe to drink in all areas. Nevertheless, bottled water is available to purchase.
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Revision as of 20:05, 22 January 2012

 WikiOverland is growing. We only have gasoline prices for Serbia right now.
If you know more about Serbia, please update the information below.



Currency to display:

At the border

Correct as of: (Put the date this section was last confirmed accurate here)

Required Paperwork

List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies

Process at border

Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle

Cost of entry

State the cost for a vehicle to enter

Permitted length of stay

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Overland Essentials

Vehicle Insurance

Insurance requirements

3rd party liability insurance is mandatory in Serbia.

Serbia is a member under section III of the Multilateral Agreement on Motor Insurance. Vehicles registered and insured in EU, Andorra, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland do not need the Green card to enter Serbia. A valid national vehicle registration plate substitutes the green card.

Vehicles registered in other Green card system member countries do need a green card to enter Serbia. Insurance coverage for Serbia is identified by the code SRB.

The insurance coverage is limited to areas of Serbia under control by the Government of Serbia, thus does not apply to the region of Kosovo/UMNIK (under United Nations resolution 1244).

Cost of insurance

Drivers of cars with foreign registration who are not registered in the EU, or don't have a Green card must purchase border automobile insurance from a local insurance company at the border when entering Serbia.

The price varies depending on the vehicle type and the duration of the coverage. The minimum coverage is one month, and maximum twelve months.

For informational purposes, the price of 1-month coverage for an automobile is the Serbian dinar (RSD) equivalent of 105.00 EUR, and 66.15 EUR for a motorcycle.

Where to purchase insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license

State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.

Driving side of road

Serbia is a right-hand traffic country.

Mandatory items in vehicle

A safety triangle, first aid kit, spare bulbs and fuses, and tow rope or tow bar are mandatory.

All vehicles must have a reflective vest easily reachable from the driver's position.

The wearing of crash helmets by motorcyclists and their passengers is compulsory in Serbia. Helmets shouldn't be older than 5 years (from date of production).

From November 1 to April 1, vehicles must be equipped with winter tyres, and wheel chains on designated mountain roads.

Roads

General Road quality

Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.

Road signs

Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads

List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery

Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints

describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gasoline Petrol Diesel

Last updated: May 2011

Price

Currency and unit to display:

Modify the table below as required. List the octane rating of gasoline and the sulfur content of diesel if known

Gasoline Grade Price
Regular (95) €1.40 EUR per Liter[1]
Super (98) €1.54 EUR per Liter[2]
Diesel €1.39 EUR per Liter[3]

Gasoline Availability / Frequency

Fuel shortages are non-existent. Unleaded (marketed as BMB 95) and Euro diesel are widely available across the country.

Gasoline Quality

Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.

External information about gasoline

NIS Petrol has the widest network of gas stations in Serbia. For a list check: http://potrosaci.nis.rs/index.php?option=com_bsmvc&view=bsmvc&Itemid=226&lang=en

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information

Camping

Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.

Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water

The tap water is safe to drink in all areas. Nevertheless, bottled water is available to purchase.

Navigation

Paper maps

Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.

GPS

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

Directions and GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc.

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Overland Travel Interest

Special Overland interests

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Guide Books

Lonely Planet Southeastern Europe (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Southeastern Europe (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Marika McAdam, James Bainbridge, Ma...
From $79.18 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
St Lucia And Dominica Handbook (footprint Handbooks)
St Lucia And Dominica Handbook (footprint Handbooks)
by Lizzie Williams
From $8.89 on Amazon
TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide

TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide
by The Pin Project

at 10$ on thepinproject.eu

Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

Add known good mechanics here.

Buying and selling vehicles

Buying a vehicle as a foreigner

Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Selling a foreign-plated vehicle

Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

  1. ↑ Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  2. ↑ Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  3. ↑ Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Helpful External links

Add any helpful external links here.

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