RTCG reports that the Ministry of Interior’s initiative to review existing speed limits has opened a broader discussion about road safety and infrastructure. Traffic experts Igor Radojevic and Goran Carapic said that speed limits should not be assessed separately from the overall condition and design of roads, and welcomed the possibility of reviewing sections where current limits may no longer correspond to actual road conditions.
Radojevic stressed that any changes should follow a detailed assessment of road infrastructure, including protective barriers, fencing, landslide risks and other safety factors. He identified the Podgorica–Danilovgrad road as one of the sections that should be reviewed, pointing to frequent braking caused by numerous junctions and pedestrian crossings, while also suggesting measures such as collector roads, roundabouts, overpasses and underpasses to improve traffic flow.
Carapic said that speed limits should be based on measurable characteristics of each road, including its geometry, visibility, curves, gradients and pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. He suggested that on some modern boulevard-type roads, particularly those with several lanes, good visibility and no sharp curves, limits could potentially be increased by 10–20 km/h without compromising safety, subject to professional analysis. The Podgorica–Cetinje Road and some newer Podgorica boulevards were also mentioned as possible candidates for review.
Citizens interviewed by RTCG broadly supported the initiative, saying that speed limits should reflect the actual conditions on individual roads. While supporting stricter enforcement and penalties for dangerous driving, some respondents argued that limits on modernised and well-designed roads should be adjusted, noting the improvements in both vehicles and road infrastructure.
The Ministry of the Interior has proposed forming joint expert working groups involving relevant institutions, traffic specialists and the University of Montenegro. The aim is to use analyses and measurable indicators to determine where existing speed limits should be retained, increased or reduced, with experts stressing that the process should ultimately address not only traffic signs but the wider infrastructure and safety conditions affecting traffic flow.
