Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Montenegro: Penalties and Road Dangers
Is driving under the influence of drugs becoming the new trend in Montenegro? Baranin M.M. (26) was sentenced to 40 days in jail and banned from driving for four months after being caught driving under the influence of cocaine and marijuana on the Ulcinj-Donji Štoj highway. But he’s not alone! A Belgrade resident, D.B. (35), was fined 2,000 euros and banned from driving for four months for driving a Mercedes under the influence of the same drugs on the Ulcinj-Velika Plaža road.
What’s happening on Montenegro’s roads?
These cases are not isolated incidents. Driving under the influence of drugs is becoming a serious problem. The police are getting tougher, but drivers still risk their own lives and the lives of others. M.M. was caught in the evening, and tests showed the presence of cocaine and marijuana. The court acted quickly, but is the punishment enough to stop this madness?
Penalties for driving under drugs
M.M. received 40 days in jail and a four-month driving ban. Belgrade resident D.B. paid 2,000 euros and got the same ban. Are these penalties enough to prevent drivers from repeating the mistake? It seems not, as drivers continue to drive under the influence, endangering everyone’s safety.
Dangers of driving under the influence
Driving under the influence of drugs is not just an offense; it’s a ticking time bomb on wheels. Reactions are slowed, judgment impaired, and consequences can be catastrophic. In one case, a driver fled the scene of an accident, leaving the injured without help. This is not just an individual problem but a societal one.
What can the state and society do?
Besides tougher penalties, education and prevention are needed. Police must be equipped and ready to catch drivers under the influence, but society must also fight this issue. Every driver who takes this risk endangers not only themselves but all of us on the road.
Conclusion
Driving under the influence of drugs in Montenegro is an alarming problem that requires urgent attention. Penalties exist, but are they enough? Until awareness changes and control tightens, such cases will keep happening. What do you think? Are the penalties too soft, or is the problem deeper? Share your thoughts; maybe your word can spark change.
If you made it this far, drop a comment — would you drive under the influence? Or know someone who did? Let’s have a laugh or a debate, but seriously — this is no joke!
