The 5 Dinar Border Nightmare: How a Tiny Fine Turned a Family Vacation into a 13-Hour Ordeal
Imagine setting off on a well-deserved vacation with your family, only to get stuck in a border nightmare over a fine of… five dinars! Yes, you read that right. Aleksandar from Čačak and his family spent a staggering 13 hours at the Gostun border crossing because he had an unpaid traffic fine of just 5 dinars — a fine he didn’t even know about.
It all started when they arrived at the border at 8 PM. The border officer informed Aleksandar about the unpaid fine. Confused and not recalling any violation, Aleksandar immediately offered to pay. The fine was for a traffic violation recorded by a camera in Požega, but the notice never arrived at his home address.
Instead of letting him through after he paid the fine electronically, Aleksandar and his family had to wait for confirmation from Požega. They even suggested he return to Požega, pay the fine, and then try crossing the border again. Meanwhile, his kids were scared, hungry, and thirsty, and Aleksandar was forced to act as a guard while his wife and children waited in the car.
This agony lasted until 9 AM the next day, when Aleksandar managed to contact a judge in Požega. The judge canceled the fine since Aleksandar had already paid, but the system couldn’t confirm it immediately.
This story is a warning to anyone planning to travel by car across borders: double-check for unpaid fines, no matter how small, because they can cost you hours of misery.
While the border officers were polite and didn’t know how to handle the situation, the system clearly failed. Aleksandar eventually made it to the seaside, but with huge stress and frustration.
If you think this sounds unbelievable, just imagine how the kids felt — crying and not knowing what was happening.
So next time you hit the road, check your fines! Or you might end up like Aleksandar — trapped in a 5 dinar hell. And hey, if you have a similar story or think this is absurd, drop a comment below — let’s see who else has had “fun” border adventures!
How to check your fines? Check the links and find out what can get you turned back at the border. Don’t let a tiny fine cost you precious time and nerves.
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