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Getting around in Montenegro

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

The two major roads are the Adriatic motorway from Igalo to Ulcinj and the motorway linking the north and the south, from Pertovac to Bijelo Polje via Podgorica and Kolasin.

Driving at night is not advisable, owing to the poor condition of the roads.

There are several tollbooths along the motorways.

Foreign-registered vehicles are charged at a higher toll then local vehicles.

The toll also depends on the size of vehicle.

Drivers should take plenty of euros to pay in cash at the booths.

The two-lane Moraca Canyon is a notoriously bad road and should be avoided when possible.

Car hire: 

Car hire: Both international and domestic car hire firms are represented in airports and main towns.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Main cities have metered taxis. It is possible to negotiate a fare when the meters are not in use. Only use officially marked taxis.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: Speed limits are 120kph (75mph) on motorways and 100kph (62mph) on other roads. Road signs may be poorly marked. Seat belts must be worn at all times. The minimum driving age is 18.

Breakdown service: 

Emergency breakdown service: AMSCG (tel: 987).

Documentation: 

Documentation: International Driving Licence is required. No customs documents are required but car log books, a Green Card, vehicle registration/ownership documents and a locally valid insurance policy are necessary.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Podgorica has a local bus system, but taxis can be a more reliable way to get around.

Rail: 

Bar, Podgorica, Kolasin, Mojkovac and Bijelo Polje are on the main railway line running to Serbia. Timetables are available from Railways of Montenegro (tel: (81) 441 302; website: www.zeljeznica.cg.yu/eng).

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