Car Parked in the Middle of Roundabout on Žnjan Blocks Bus
Footage of an unusual traffic situation sparks debate about driving culture and illegal parking in Split.
Footage of an unusual traffic situation sparks debate about driving culture and illegal parking in Split.
An unusual traffic scene was captured on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Split's Žnjan neighborhood. A passenger car was stopped in the middle of a roundabout with all four hazard lights flashing, and the driver was nowhere to be seen. As a result, a public city bus was completely blocked and unable to continue its route.
The footage was posted on the Facebook page Prometne zgode i nezgode, clearly showing the large vehicle unable to pass the car left practically in the center of the roundabout. It is unknown how long the situation lasted or why the driver decided to leave the car in such an inappropriate spot.
The post quickly sparked a flood of comments. Some residents claim that similar scenes at that location are not uncommon. "It's like this every day, and the tow truck is nowhere to be found when you need it," wrote one commenter on the Prometne zgode i nezgode Facebook page. Another added briefly: "Typical around here!".
The discussion quickly expanded to the issue of enforcement and penalties for illegal parking. Many commenters blamed the lack of punitive measures for such situations. On the other hand, some urged caution, pointing out that the footage alone cannot definitively determine whether the car was deliberately parked or possibly broken down.
Regardless of the cause, the sight of a stopped car in a roundabout and a blocked bus once again sparked a broader debate about driving culture and the problem of illegal stopping on Split's streets. No concrete information has been released about whether the driver was penalized or about the duration of the blockade.
