Zagreb Traffic Chaos: 39 Cars Stuck in Tram Tracks This Year

Zagreb's tram infrastructure projects have led to considerable traffic disruptions, with 39 personal vehicles becoming stuck in construction zones on the tram tracks this year alone. The city's public transport operator, ZET, reported these incidents, which are primarily attributed to driver inattention.

These occurrences have frequently caused significant traffic chaos. For instance, a car became stuck in the tracks near Kvaternik Square recently. On another occasion, two separate incidents happened on the same morning at the intersection of Vukovarska and Savska streets shortly after construction began, leading to nearly an hour of traffic standstill in the Savska area.

Similar incidents have also been reported on Maksimirska cesta and Vlaška street. Despite ongoing construction work on the tram infrastructure at multiple locations across Zagreb, many drivers continue to ignore regulations and attempt to drive on the tracks. This disregard for traffic rules often results in vehicles getting stuck, causing further delays and inconvenience.

Drivers found to be driving on the tram tracks during construction face penalties, including fines of €66 for towing services provided by ZagrebParking. The number of incidents, averaging at least one per week, highlights a persistent issue of drivers failing to adhere to traffic regulations in areas with active construction.

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In the zones of work on tram tracks, and due to the inattention of other road users, 39 personal vehicles have driven onto the excavated part of the track since the beginning of the year.