Driving in Lithuania vs. Montenegro: Key Differences

When traversing the roads of Lithuania and Montenegro, understanding their distinct regulations and practices is vital for ensuring a safe journey. From speed limits and lane usage to penalties for violations, each country presents unique driving norms that travelers should be aware of to navigate effectively and responsibly.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lithuania is 81

1.549 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lithuania is 1.549 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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	Lithuania	Montenegro
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separation of opposing traffic directions.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Passing permitted with caution.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; 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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

montenegro:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lithuania:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Montenegro
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, issued by police.	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

130 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Lithuania	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Montenegro
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

montenegro:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Lithuania		Montenegro
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	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	Mandatory annual check	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield

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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Montenegro
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

montenegro:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Varies; can be substantial
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

montenegro:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

montenegro:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

montenegro:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania		Montenegro
Contact: Traffic Police	112		122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider		Available from several organizations; check locally

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

montenegro:

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

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

montenegro:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days