Traffic fines in Montenegro have a range. Usually the smallest possible amount for a fine is applied. However, under aggravating circumstances fine can be exceeded. Such circumstances can be negative or provocative driver’s behavior toward to police officer, repeated violation of traffic safety rules, extreme violations, etc.
Speed limit:
✓ 50 km/h in built-up areas
✓ 80 km/h in outside built-up areas
* Exceeding the legal speed limit by more than 1 km/h is a violation of law
(for example, driving 51 km/h within built-up areas).
The fines are significant – speeding up to 20 km/h from the allowed limit is punishable by a fine of 50 euros. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h or more is considered a serious violation and is being heard in court.
In Montenegro, as a rule, three types of payment for parking are used: a barrier (a ticket is given at the entrance, payment is made on departure), a parking lot (a paid parking ticket with time stamp on it is placed under the windshield in plain view), or payment by SMS (in the parking lot area there is a billboard showing the payment rules and SMS format).
Pay special attention to the marking of parking spaces.
It is allowed to park vehicles in places limited by white lines. Parking is prohibited in places with yellow markings (allowed only for service vehicles). Parking on the ground with white cross marks is prohibited.
Violation of parking rules is punishable by a fine of 80 euros. In case of evacuation, you will be required to pay for it (from 100 euros).
When forced to stop on the road, use a reflective waistcoat. It is equipped in all of our of our cars.
When driving on mountain roads (serpentines), the following rules should be adhered to:
At the gas stations, first fill up, then pay.
Fines are paid on the basis of a protocol compiled by a policeman. The fine can be paid at the bank or at the post office (minimum commission).
Category “B” driving license is required for using our rent-a-car services. It is recommended (but not necessary) to have an international driver’s license.