Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In the reviews in this topic, the internet symbol is used for places that have a computer linked to the internet for
guests to use. Places that have a wireless connection are marked with the wireless symbol. Note that the symbols don't
imply that the service is free, but in most cases it will be.
Legal Matters
It may seem obvious, but while you are in Montenegro you're covered by Montenegrin law and these laws may differ
from those in your home country.
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If you're arrested, you have the right to contact your country's embassy or consulate and arresting officers have a re-
sponsibility to help you to do so. They're also required to immediately notify you of the charges you're facing in a lan-
guage you understand and to inform you that you're not required to give any statement. You have the right to a defence
counsel of your own choosing during any interrogation.
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A lower court can choose to detain you for three months pending trial, while a higher court can extend this for a fur-
ther three months. Minors may not be held for more than 60 days.
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The Montenegrin constitution enshrines a right to a fair and public trial with a defence, legal aid if required and a
presumption of innocence.
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Montenegro has outlawed the death penalty but if you're caught with drugs you may face a lengthy stint in a local
jail.
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You are required to register with local police within 24 hours of arriving in Montenegro and whenever you change
address. Accommodation providers usually do this on your behalf (which is the reason you're asked to hand over your
passport when you arrive at a hotel).
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In the past there were incidences of traffic police asking for money upfront for alleged violations, although we are
not aware of this being a problem at present. If this happens to you, ask for a full explanation of the situation from the
officer and, if it's not forthcoming, ask to speak to your embassy.
Maps
Unless you're planning on doing a lot of driving on back roads, you shouldn't need to buy a road map
(auto karta)
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Sheet maps are available from bookshops and some tourist offices. Intersistem Kartografija publishes a Montenegro
road map (1:370,000).
Detailed maps for hikers exploring the Lovćen, Durmitor or Bjelasica mountains are available from national park
visitor centres and tourist offices in the vicinity.
Money
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Montenegro uses the euro (€) and all prices quoted in this topic are in that currency, unless otherwise stated. See
Click here
for exchange rates.
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You'll find banks with ATMs in all the main towns, most of which accept Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus.
ATMs tend to dish out big notes which can be hard to break.
