New Traffic Law Changes

A new Law on Road Traffic Safety entered into force in Montenegro on January 01, 2013.  This law includes several major changes affecting drivers in Montenegro.  For your safety and to avoid legal or traffic violations, please read below some of the changes in the law.  Please remember that while traveling or residing in Montenegro, you are subject to all local laws, including traffic laws.  For further information on Montenegro traffic laws, contact the local police and/or auto insurance companies in Montenegro.

SEATBELTS

Drivers and all passengers in a motor vehicle must use a seat belt.  

REFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT VEST

Each vehicle must possess a reflective fluorescent vest to be used in the event of an emergency road stop.

TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN

Children under 5 years old must be transported in a safety seat that is attached to a vehicle safety belt.

WINTER EQUIPMENT

Vehicles must have winter tires and carry snow chains in the wintertime (November15 to March 30).

ALCOHOL AND DRIVING

The legal blood alcohol level limit for driving has been lowered from 0.5 g/Kg. to 0.3 g/Kg. 

ACCIDENT REPORT

Each vehicle is required to have a “European Car Accident Report”, which must be completed after an accident. 

If you need to purchase any of the supplies listed above, they are available at local auto parts shops, gas stations, or home improvement stores.  The accident report form is available from auto insurance companies.

U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website, and the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

We encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling in Montenegro to register with the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Montenegro.  By registering, U.S. citizens make it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.

The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica is located at Dzona Dzeksona 2, 81000 Podgorica, Tel: +382 (0)20 410 500; E-mail: PodgoricaACS@state.gov