Bosnia and HerzegovinavsMontenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.3‰ | 0.3‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | 0.0‰ | 0.0‰ |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kit | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Spare bulb kit |
| Tolls | Toll booths | Toll booths |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round. | Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round. |
| Winter tires / chains | Generally required from 15 November to 15 April, or whenever winter conditions are present — mountain roads can require chains even outside this window during snowfall. | From 15 November to 31 March, winter tires or chains carried on board are generally required, especially on mountain roads inland — coastal areas are milder but the rule still formally applies nationwide during this period. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | No low-emission zone network; some historic town centers (e.g. Mostar, Sarajevo) have limited local vehicle restrictions. | No low-emission zone network; some historic coastal town centers (e.g. Kotor Old Town) restrict general vehicle access. |
| Child seats | Children under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint. | Children under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | BAM | EUR |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |