Zagreb Residents Complain of Years-Long Motorcycle Street Racing

For years, residents across Zagreb have endured the nightly spectacle of motorcyclists engaging in high-speed races on city streets, particularly along Slavonska Avenue, creating a persistent noise and safety hazard.

Described by one Reddit user as "organ donors" and "car racers," these motorcyclists frequently run red lights and travel at speeds estimated to be twice the limit, reaching up to 200 km/h. They often operate with tampered or removed license plates, rendering them untraceable by cameras. The sound of their engines is a familiar, yet unwelcome, ambient noise for many, extending from Žitnjak to Špansko and Novi Zagreb.

Frustrated citizens are questioning the lack of effective regulation and are seeking practical solutions. One commenter proposed stricter police controls, severe penalties, and potentially limiting engine power. Another suggested that the current fines are too low to deter the behavior, citing a €30 fine for missing license plates as an example. The core issue, as one user put it, is the need to "physically prevent the violation of traffic rules," rather than relying on current enforcement methods, which are perceived as inadequate.

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Iz stana vidim križanje Slavonske i Kruga s kojeg startaju, a vrlo često samo prolete bez obzira na svjetlo na semaforu. Mogu se čuti kilometrima, valjda još od Žitnjaka. I prema zapadu isto tak