Driving in Iceland vs. Montenegro: A Safety Comparison

When navigating the roads of Iceland and Montenegro, drivers will encounter distinct regulations that can significantly impact their experience. Key differences include speed limits, overtaking rules, and alcohol consumption thresholds. Understanding these driving nuances is crucial for ensuring a safe and smooth journey in each unique environment.

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Driving Side

The driving side in iceland is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in iceland is 93

2.229 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for iceland is 2.229 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Overtaking: On Right

iceland:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

montenegro:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

iceland:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

iceland:

Yes

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Montenegro
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Hand Signals: Common Usage	N/A	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Icelandic; symbols are standard	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

montenegro:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

montenegro:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

montenegro:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Iceland		Montenegro
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Right Turn On Red

iceland:

Not allowed

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Iceland		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

iceland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

iceland:

0.05%

montenegro:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

iceland:

0.02%

montenegro:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

montenegro:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

montenegro:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Montenegro
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and exiting		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

montenegro:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

montenegro:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Available from several organizations; check locally
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days