Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs. Albania Explained

When exploring the roadways of Afghanistan and Albania, drivers will encounter notable contrasts in traffic regulations and safety practices. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed limits, and documentation requirements, reflecting each nation’s unique approach to vehicular navigation. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and efficient journey abroad.

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Driving Side

The driving side in afghanistan is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in afghanistan is 29

0.871 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for afghanistan is 0.871 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

albania:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

albania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

albania:

40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

albania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

albania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

albania:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

albania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

albania:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

albania:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

albania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

albania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Albania
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangle-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

albania:

Not used in Albania

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Albania
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Mandatory; proof required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

albania:

Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

albania:

Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

albania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

albania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Albania
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake		To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Flashing Lights: Usage

afghanistan:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.01%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Substantial fines for violations

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

albania:

0.01%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	129
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

albania:

129

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

albania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

albania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Albania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Varies; potential fines and penalties
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Fines over 5,000 ALL
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

albania:

Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

albania:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay