Winter Tyres in Montenegro
Quick answer: Only in some conditions. In Montenegro winter tyres are required in winter conditions. In winter conditions, M+S tyres are compulsory, according to BIHAMK's 2026 European summary. Chains are allowed. Today: Applies in winter conditions, any date.
The rule
In winter conditions, M+S tyres are compulsory, according to BIHAMK's 2026 European summary. Chains are allowed.
What tyres count
M+S (BIHAMK).
Snow chains
Allowed (BIHAMK).
Studded tyres
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Fine
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Lorries, buses and heavy vehicles
Lorries must carry a shovel from 15 November to 31 March (BIHAMK).
Tips for visiting drivers
Roads to Zabljak and Kolasin get heavy snow: carry chains in winter.
Notes: Secondary source only: we could not open an official Montenegrin page.
Official source and last check
BIHAMK: winter equipment in European countries 2026 (PDF) · Cited, not copied · last checked
Not confirmed on an official page: condition, fine, studs. We show "Not confirmed" rather than guess.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and local signs always apply; check the official source before you travel. "Right now" is worked out from today's date and the dates above; where the rule depends on snow, ice or signs, it applies only when those are present.
Check the road and the weather
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