The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP), considering the importance of continuous improvement of traffic safety, has launched an initiative to analyze and review existing speed limits on roads in Montenegro, the MUP announced today.
"The adoption and implementation of the new Law on Road Traffic Safety is already yielding concrete results. More responsible driving, increased control and more consistent sanctioning of traffic violations contribute to improving overall safety on Montenegrin roads. These results confirm that clear rules, efficient supervision and a responsible attitude of all traffic participants can make a significant step forward in protecting the lives and health of citizens. This is precisely why the Ministry of the Interior believes that the next step is a professional and comprehensive analysis of existing speed limits, so that they are aligned with the actual situation on the roads and safety risks on specific sections," the statement states.
The government department, headed by Danilo Šaranović, added that speed limits should not be viewed as a static category.
"Traffic, infrastructure, road configuration and conditions of its use change over time, which is why it is necessary to periodically review whether the existing regime corresponds to real circumstances," the statement reads.
The Ministry of Interior said that they propose the formation of joint expert working groups, with the inclusion of relevant institutions, experts in the field of transport and the University of Montenegro, in order to determine, based on expert analyses and measurable indicators, where there are justified reasons for maintaining, increasing or reducing existing restrictions.
"Special attention will be paid to sections where the frequency of traffic accidents, road configuration, traffic intensity, presence of pedestrians or other factors indicate increased risk. The aim of this initiative is not to increase speed at all costs, nor to mitigate driver responsibility. The aim is for the restrictions to be realistic, justified and based on a risk assessment, so that drivers understand and respect them," the Ministry of the Interior said.
They said that where the analysis shows that an existing restriction represents a necessary protective measure, it must remain in force and be adequately controlled.
"At the same time, where an expert assessment shows that it is possible to safely regulate the traffic regime differently, such an option should be considered. The Ministry of the Interior will continue with the consistent implementation of the Traffic Safety Law, increased supervision and preventive action, but also with initiatives aimed at ensuring that the legal framework and traffic practice are as well adapted as possible to the real needs of citizens. Our goal is simple - safer roads, more responsible traffic participants and as few traffic accidents with the most serious consequences as possible. Together for safer roads," the Ministry of the Interior said.
The Police Directorate (PD) announced on September 12 that traffic police officers, using new modern radar devices for speed control, registered several traffic violations at locations throughout Montenegro that day, and that the perpetrators of the violation will receive notifications about the violation they committed at their home address in the coming days.
The UP said at the time that modern radar speed control devices had recently been put into use at various locations throughout Montenegro, in order to improve traffic safety and more efficient surveillance of road users.
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