Montenegro vs Serbia driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Montenegro and Serbia.
| Rule | Montenegro | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 100 / 130 km/h | 100 / 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.3 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | Not stated in the standardized source | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | Not stated in the standardized source | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply | Mandatory in a defined season when winter conditions apply |
| Mandatory equipment | warning triangle, reflective vest | warning triangle, reflective vest |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 192 / 193 |
Montenegro
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, 80 km/h on other roads; urban signs may allow up to 80 km/h.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment must be carried 15 November – 30 March and used whenever snow or ice is on the road.
Serbia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on motor-roads, 80 km/h on other roads; probationary drivers face lower caps.
Blood alcohol limits: Zero tolerance also applies to all motorcycle and moped riders.
Winter tyres / equipment: From 1 November to 1 April when snow or ice is on the road; winter tyres with at least 4 mm tread on all wheels.
Emergency number: Police 192, fire 193; 112 is not listed by the Ministry of Interior.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.