It is very sad not only for Serbia but for the region. Drinking is obviously a problem. I hope the people can begin to strap themselves and please not tell me we don't do that unless cops are checking around the next corner.
one sure way is to limit Romanians on roads driving with knives - these Romanian out of control after cruising around Belgrade at 2 in morning then jumping out and inflicting personal bodily harm with knife wielding on their own body - what's next - Romanians knife against breast of little gray falcon or black lamb? Thinking about Romania and Serbian road rage.
I was driven the length and breadth of Serbia on holiday a couple of weeks ago and it's not hard to believe there are so many casualties on Serbian roads. The road infratructure will have to be improved drastically before there will be any improvement.
I did see plenty of police speed traps but they are no good when everybody gets tipped off by fellow motorists about their whereabouts.
I have to admit I didn't feel at ease on Serbian roads. It was the only down side to a fantastic holiday in Serbia.
They should impose laws like they have in Ontario. If you speed 50km over the limit or are caught "racing" they seize your car and send it the crusher and you lose your license and are charge with reckless endangerment. That kind of penalty would make people think twice. Also the fact that you can bribe a cop so easily doesn't help any either, i've seen it with my own eyes.
An interesting test question police officers during a live test love to ask:
"Can you tell me, when do you have right-of-the-way?"
Wrong answer is to recite the actual legal situation specific for the given country/state.
Correct answer is the same regardless do you drive in New Guinea or Brazil:
"I have the right of the way only if the other drivers seem not object it".
Knowing and practicing it saves lives, unfortunately everyone is guilty once in a while not to obey that rule.
An other thing to remember: "hooliganism" is usually punishable. If, however, someone uses his car to physically assault somebody or somewhat - in California this is an other statue: "assault with a DEADLY WEAPON". Because legally a car is a deadly weapon. The driving license is nothing more or less, than a privilege to operate a potentially deadly weapon.
This is nothing in comparison to drivers in Montengero. They do not only take their lives in their hands but also yours.
Anyone who has driven from Serbia into Montenegro knows just how dangerous the mountains are. Montenegro plates overtake on dangerous bends (and I mean dangerous), on solid lines, are right up against cars in front and turn right from the left cutting up drivers that are in right hand lanes. Is that dangerous driving or what! - They all drive powerful cars and take so many chances. One slip and you would end up somwhere in the canion. There were so many plaques from people who died on those roads. In places I have seen one for every mile crossed. You would think it would be a stark worning for drivers. But no! - And so during the 10 hour journey I could not believe my eyes what I was seing. And on the roads although there were minor improvements am sure have been there long ago.
Serb drivers do have their faults but take it from me nothing like the Montenegroans. How did these people pass their driving tests I'll never know.
Can't understand why the Serbian government is not doing more to limit the number of deaths on Serb roads. Harsh penalties and more police on the roads. Just spent the summer in Serbia and the way some Serbs drive these numbers deaths.
Serbia is ranked high among European states in deaths caused by traffic accidents. Most of the city roads were built to sustain a certain amount of vehicles daily back in the 70's 80's. Urgent traffic reforms and continuing infrastructure projects will help.
But i think it's more to do with careless driving. Education and strict punishments can help change that mentality.
Never once did i see a police road block in Belgrade when my friends drove me from club to club(i was there for a couple of weeks and there was a lot of late driving). New Belgrade roads that connect to the bridges over Sava river would be cash cows for Vancouver police. Just think of all the drunk drivers that need to get home on the other side of the river.
Can't understand why the Serbian government is not doing more to limit the number of deaths on Serb roads. Harsh penalties and more police on the roads. Just spent the summer in Serbia and the way some Serbs drive these numbers deaths.
They should impose laws like they have in Ontario. If you speed 50km over the limit or are caught "racing" they seize your car and send it the crusher and you lose your license and are charge with reckless endangerment. That kind of penalty would make people think twice. Also the fact that you can bribe a cop so easily doesn't help any either, i've seen it with my own eyes.
Serbia is ranked high among European states in deaths caused by traffic accidents. Most of the city roads were built to sustain a certain amount of vehicles daily back in the 70's 80's. Urgent traffic reforms and continuing infrastructure projects will help.
But i think it's more to do with careless driving. Education and strict punishments can help change that mentality.
Never once did i see a police road block in Belgrade when my friends drove me from club to club(i was there for a couple of weeks and there was a lot of late driving). New Belgrade roads that connect to the bridges over Sava river would be cash cows for Vancouver police. Just think of all the drunk drivers that need to get home on the other side of the river.
An interesting test question police officers during a live test love to ask:
"Can you tell me, when do you have right-of-the-way?"
Wrong answer is to recite the actual legal situation specific for the given country/state.
Correct answer is the same regardless do you drive in New Guinea or Brazil:
"I have the right of the way only if the other drivers seem not object it".
Knowing and practicing it saves lives, unfortunately everyone is guilty once in a while not to obey that rule.
An other thing to remember: "hooliganism" is usually punishable. If, however, someone uses his car to physically assault somebody or somewhat - in California this is an other statue: "assault with a DEADLY WEAPON". Because legally a car is a deadly weapon. The driving license is nothing more or less, than a privilege to operate a potentially deadly weapon.
This is nothing in comparison to drivers in Montengero. They do not only take their lives in their hands but also yours.
Anyone who has driven from Serbia into Montenegro knows just how dangerous the mountains are. Montenegro plates overtake on dangerous bends (and I mean dangerous), on solid lines, are right up against cars in front and turn right from the left cutting up drivers that are in right hand lanes. Is that dangerous driving or what! - They all drive powerful cars and take so many chances. One slip and you would end up somwhere in the canion. There were so many plaques from people who died on those roads. In places I have seen one for every mile crossed. You would think it would be a stark worning for drivers. But no! - And so during the 10 hour journey I could not believe my eyes what I was seing. And on the roads although there were minor improvements am sure have been there long ago.
Serb drivers do have their faults but take it from me nothing like the Montenegroans. How did these people pass their driving tests I'll never know.
I was driven the length and breadth of Serbia on holiday a couple of weeks ago and it's not hard to believe there are so many casualties on Serbian roads. The road infratructure will have to be improved drastically before there will be any improvement.
I did see plenty of police speed traps but they are no good when everybody gets tipped off by fellow motorists about their whereabouts.
I have to admit I didn't feel at ease on Serbian roads. It was the only down side to a fantastic holiday in Serbia.
one sure way is to limit Romanians on roads driving with knives - these Romanian out of control after cruising around Belgrade at 2 in morning then jumping out and inflicting personal bodily harm with knife wielding on their own body - what's next - Romanians knife against breast of little gray falcon or black lamb? Thinking about Romania and Serbian road rage.
It is very sad not only for Serbia but for the region. Drinking is obviously a problem. I hope the people can begin to strap themselves and please not tell me we don't do that unless cops are checking around the next corner.
This is nothing in comparison to drivers in Montengero. They do not only take their lives in their hands but also yours.
Anyone who has driven from Serbia into Montenegro knows just how dangerous the mountains are. Montenegro plates overtake on dangerous bends (and I mean dangerous), on solid lines, are right up against cars in front and turn right from the left cutting up drivers that are in right hand lanes. Is that dangerous driving or what! - They all drive powerful cars and take so many chances. One slip and you would end up somwhere in the canion. There were so many plaques from people who died on those roads. In places I have seen one for every mile crossed. You would think it would be a stark worning for drivers. But no! - And so during the 10 hour journey I could not believe my eyes what I was seing. And on the roads although there were minor improvements am sure have been there long ago.
Serb drivers do have their faults but take it from me nothing like the Montenegroans. How did these people pass their driving tests I'll never know.
An interesting test question police officers during a live test love to ask:
"Can you tell me, when do you have right-of-the-way?"
Wrong answer is to recite the actual legal situation specific for the given country/state.
Correct answer is the same regardless do you drive in New Guinea or Brazil:
"I have the right of the way only if the other drivers seem not object it".
Knowing and practicing it saves lives, unfortunately everyone is guilty once in a while not to obey that rule.
An other thing to remember: "hooliganism" is usually punishable. If, however, someone uses his car to physically assault somebody or somewhat - in California this is an other statue: "assault with a DEADLY WEAPON". Because legally a car is a deadly weapon. The driving license is nothing more or less, than a privilege to operate a potentially deadly weapon.
They should impose laws like they have in Ontario. If you speed 50km over the limit or are caught "racing" they seize your car and send it the crusher and you lose your license and are charge with reckless endangerment. That kind of penalty would make people think twice. Also the fact that you can bribe a cop so easily doesn't help any either, i've seen it with my own eyes.
I was driven the length and breadth of Serbia on holiday a couple of weeks ago and it's not hard to believe there are so many casualties on Serbian roads. The road infratructure will have to be improved drastically before there will be any improvement.
I did see plenty of police speed traps but they are no good when everybody gets tipped off by fellow motorists about their whereabouts.
I have to admit I didn't feel at ease on Serbian roads. It was the only down side to a fantastic holiday in Serbia.
one sure way is to limit Romanians on roads driving with knives - these Romanian out of control after cruising around Belgrade at 2 in morning then jumping out and inflicting personal bodily harm with knife wielding on their own body - what's next - Romanians knife against breast of little gray falcon or black lamb? Thinking about Romania and Serbian road rage.
Serbia is ranked high among European states in deaths caused by traffic accidents. Most of the city roads were built to sustain a certain amount of vehicles daily back in the 70's 80's. Urgent traffic reforms and continuing infrastructure projects will help.
But i think it's more to do with careless driving. Education and strict punishments can help change that mentality.
Never once did i see a police road block in Belgrade when my friends drove me from club to club(i was there for a couple of weeks and there was a lot of late driving). New Belgrade roads that connect to the bridges over Sava river would be cash cows for Vancouver police. Just think of all the drunk drivers that need to get home on the other side of the river.
Can't understand why the Serbian government is not doing more to limit the number of deaths on Serb roads. Harsh penalties and more police on the roads. Just spent the summer in Serbia and the way some Serbs drive these numbers deaths.
It is very sad not only for Serbia but for the region. Drinking is obviously a problem. I hope the people can begin to strap themselves and please not tell me we don't do that unless cops are checking around the next corner.
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