Confrontations with local citizens resulting from traffic incidents or public disagreements should also be avoided. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Road travel is possible throughout most of the country, although some roads are still impassable due to war damage. Travel by road should be considered risky, as roads are not well maintained and many bridges damaged during the war remain temporary at best. The driving habits of local drivers are poor, and many vehicles are in poor condition.
Many accidents occur when drivers exceed safe speeds along winding mountain roads.
Accidents involving drunk driving are an increasing problem. Because of the threat of carjackings and poor road conditions, travelers are encouraged to convoy with other vehicles, if possible, and to plan their trip to ensure they travel only during daylight hours. Service stations are rare outside major cities and road support networks for stranded drivers do not exist. The airports in Sarajevo, Mostar, and Banja Luka have reopened, but commercial service is limited to Sarajevo. Service provided by several commercial carriers has been reliable, although cancellations and delays because of weather conditions occur, especially between November and March.