Traffic regulations in Montenegro

Self-drive by car is the ideal way to discover the country. But the traffic police is everywhere, so in addition to speed limits and an international driving license, you will have to arm yourself with information about the rules of traffic rules in Montenegro.

The main advice for drivers: plan time with a margin. You do not anticipate in advance that it can detain you in an unfamiliar area. For example, you can hardly drive faster than 60 km / h along the roads of Kotor Bay. The road surface tends to get worse in rural areas, especially in winter and in bad weather. Sadly, the Podgorica-Belgrade highway, passing through the Moraca Canyon, has become famous in this respect, which often becomes dangerous due to poor conditions and heavy traffic.

Features of traffic rules in Montenegro:

Movement right-sided. As in the rest of continental Europe, people drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left. Keep to the right side, except when you need to overtake someone, and turn on the indicators for any deviations from the lane and when moving away from the curb.

The minimum age allowed for drivers of Montenegro is 18 years.

Seat belts are mandatory for drivers and all passengers in the front and rear seats.

The permissible limit of alcohol in the blood is 0.05%. Drinking while intoxicated is a serious offense and can lead to imprisonment. The police can write a fine on the spot, but they do not have the right to charge a fee.

The use of dipped headlights is mandatory while driving – at any time of the year and day.

It is forbidden to use a mobile phone while driving, even with a hands-free device.

Children under 12 years, as well as passengers in a state of intoxication are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Children under the age of 5 years must ride on children’s car seats.

The speed limit for cars: in built-up areas – 50 km / h, outside the built-up areas – 80 km / h, on motorways – 100 km / h, on the highway – 130 km / h.

Speed ​​limit for cars with trailers: in built-up areas – 50 km / h, outside the built-up areas – 80 km / h, on other roads – 90 km / h.

It is not permitted to overtake a school bus during a stop when the children sit down or disembark.

At the intersection, the cars on the right have the priority right of way.

If you become a participant in an accident that results in someone injuring you or suffered material damage, you must report to the police.

Traffic regulations in Montenegro provide that you must have a warning triangle in the car, a reflective vest, first-aid kit, a set of spare lamps (not required for xenon and neon lamps), and from November 15 to April 1 – winter tires. In addition to winter tires, it is necessary to have anti-skid chains for the car.

Local auto insurance is mandatory.

And more facts that will be useful if you are going to rent a car:

To rent a car in Montenegro, the driver must be at least 21 years old.

In Montenegro there are no toll roads. The only toll road in Montenegro is the Sozin tunnel between Lake Skadar and the sea. The fare is 3.50 euro per car.

In the built-up area to skip the car, the driver should be able to make a signal

If you were stopped by police on the road, you should have a set of documents in your hands: a driving license (for international citizens – an international driving license), a car registration document and an insurance policy.

In Montenegro there is a pan-European auto insurance “Green Card”. Local insurance is required only for long stays.

In Montenegro, most roads are two-way

The police number is 122.