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April 29, 2026
"This Only Happens in Serbia": Why Do Drivers Enter the Highway in the Wrong Direction?
The incident that occurred on Monday on the Šabac-Ruma highway, where a driver, driving at 130 kilometers per hour in the wrong direction, caused a traffic accident in which four people died, raised the question of how it was possible for a driver to end up in the wrong direction and endanger his own life and the lives of other road users in this way.
TL;DR
- A fatal accident on the Šabac-Ruma highway involved a driver traveling at 130 km/h in the wrong direction, resulting in four deaths.
- Traffic experts believe medical assessments for drivers are crucial and question how unfit individuals obtain licenses.
- Reasons for wrong-way driving can include suicidal intent, social media recording, senility, or even challenges and dares.
- Improved signage and early warning systems on highways are suggested as preventative measures.
- The article notes Serbia's high rate of road fatalities and the slow implementation of its national road safety strategy.
- In case of accidentally entering the wrong lane, drivers are advised to stop safely, use hazard lights, mark their vehicle, and wear a reflective vest.
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