Driving Differences: Montenegro vs. Norway Explained

When navigating the roads of Montenegro and Norway, understanding the distinct driving regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key differences include lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol limits. While Montenegro allows right turns on red, Norway strictly prohibits them. Familiarizing yourself with these variations ensures a secure and enjoyable driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in montenegro is 73

1.526 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for montenegro is 1.526 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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	Montenegro	Norway
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not standard in Norway.
Overtaking: On Right	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.	Only permitted in specific situations, e.g., if the vehicle in front has signaled a left turn.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

norway:

Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

montenegro:

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

norway:

Not standard in Norway.

Overtaking: On Right

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

norway:

Only permitted in specific situations, e.g., if the vehicle in front has signaled a left turn.

Bus Lanes: Markings

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

norway:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

montenegro:

norway:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

montenegro:

Not applicable

norway:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

montenegro:

norway:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

montenegro:

Not applicable

norway:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Montenegro	Norway
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

montenegro:

50 km/h

norway:

30-50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

montenegro:

100 km/h

norway:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

montenegro:

100 km/h

norway:

90-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

montenegro:

norway:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

montenegro:

Not applicable

norway:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

norway:

Yes

Signals

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	Montenegro	Norway
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Montenegro	Not used in Norway
Traffic Signs: Language	Montenegrin; symbols are standard	Norwegian; symbols are standard, with English in some places
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

norway:

Not used in Norway

Traffic Signs: Language

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

norway:

Norwegian; symbols are standard, with English in some places

Traffic Signs: Warning

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

norway:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Montenegro		Norway
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Sometimes allowed, check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

norway:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

norway:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Montenegro	Norway
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays	Accepted with a national driving license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	None
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

norway:

Accepted with a national driving license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

norway:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

norway:

None

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

montenegro:

Mandatory

norway:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

norway:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Montenegro	Norway
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.02%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	High fines and possible license revocation

Limits: General Drivers

montenegro:

0.03%

norway:

0.02%

Limits: Professional Drivers

montenegro:

0.00%

norway:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

montenegro:

0.00%

norway:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

norway:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

norway:

High fines and possible license revocation

Emergency Services

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	Montenegro	Norway
Contact: Traffic Police	122	02800
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available from several organizations; check locally	Check with your insurance provider or NAF
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

montenegro:

122

norway:

02800

Contact: Roadside Assistance

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

norway:

Check with your insurance provider or NAF

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

montenegro:

Mandatory

norway:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Montenegro	Norway
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses	Varies; substantial fines and possible points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, amount varies	1500 NOK
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, amount varies	1700 NOK
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, amount varies	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common for minor offenses	Yes, typically required
Payment: Deadline	Usually within 8 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

montenegro:

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

norway:

Varies; substantial fines and possible points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

montenegro:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

norway:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

norway:

1500 NOK

Common Fines: Phone Use

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

norway:

1700 NOK

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

norway:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

norway:

Yes, typically required

Payment: Deadline

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days

norway:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay