Driving in Montenegro vs. South Korea: Key Differences

When exploring the unique road regulations of Montenegro and South Korea, drivers will encounter distinct practices that influence travel safety. Key contrasts include speed limits, the use of bus and cycle lanes, and alcohol consumption thresholds. Familiarizing oneself with these nuances is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable driving experience in both nations.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

montenegro:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

montenegro:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

montenegro:

Not applicable

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

montenegro:

Not applicable

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Montenegro	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

montenegro:

50 km/h

south korea:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

montenegro:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

montenegro:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

montenegro:

80 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

montenegro:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

montenegro:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

montenegro:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

montenegro:

Not applicable

south korea:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

south korea:

Yes

Signals

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	Montenegro	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Montenegro	Not used in South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language	Montenegrin; symbols are standard	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Montenegro		South korea
U- Turns Allowed	Sometimes allowed, check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Montenegro	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections required	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

montenegro:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Montenegro		South korea
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

south korea:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Montenegro	South korea
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

montenegro:

0.03%

south korea:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

montenegro:

0.00%

south korea:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

montenegro:

0.00%

south korea:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Test Refusal

montenegro:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Montenegro	South korea
Contact: Traffic Police	122	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available from several organizations; check locally	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

montenegro:

122

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Contact: Roadside Assistance

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

south korea:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

montenegro:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Montenegro	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, amount varies	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, amount varies	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, amount varies	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Common for minor offenses	Yes
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

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay