Guide to driving in Montenegro

Country code

ME

Time zone

UTC+1

Local currency

EUR
Euro

Calling code

Electrical voltage

220V

Member of

/

National holidays

1.1.2011    New Year's Day
7.1.2011    Orthodox Christmas
22.4.2011    Good Friday
25.4.2011    Easter
1.5.2011    Labour Day
9.5.2011    Victory Day
13.7.2011    Statehood Day
29.11.2011    Republic Day
30.11.2011    Republic Day

Useful telephone numbers and websites

112    Police
112    Medical
112    Fire

The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the blood

0,5

Seat belts

compulsory

Safety jacket

NA

Child seats

compulsory

Daily lights

must be turned on at all times when driving

Use of mobile phone while driving

Talking on cell phones while driving is illegal

Motorways

120kmh (74mph)

Open roads

80kmh (49mph)

In town and villages

50kmh (31mph)

Driving license validity

You need an International Driving Permit

Minimum age for rental

21

Maximum age for rental

70

Fuel types

xxx

Winter tires / snow chains
 

yes, snow chains may be necessary on some roads.
 

Drive on the

right

Useful advices

Every car entering the territory of Montenegro will be subject to an ecological tax,
approximately 10 EUR.

make sure that you get an entry stamp in your passport from the border police - without an entry stamp or exit visa, you may face charges of illegal immigration, a heavy fine and possible imprisonment