Driving Differences: Albania vs. Algeria Uncovered

When exploring the roads of Albania and Algeria, it's crucial for travelers to understand the distinct regulations and practices that govern vehicular navigation. Key differences emerge in speed limits, lane usage, and documentation requirements, shaping unique driving experiences in each nation. This comparison ensures a safer journey, promoting awareness of local customs and road etiquette.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in albania is 68

1.804 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for albania is 1.804 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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	Albania	Algeria
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Prohibited except on one-way roads.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not applicable
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Not applicable
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Not applicable
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Not applicable
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

algeria:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

algeria:

Not applicable

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

algeria:

Not applicable

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Algeria
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

algeria:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

algeria:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

algeria:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

algeria:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

algeria:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

algeria:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

algeria:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

algeria:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

algeria:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Algeria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Usually triangular with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

algeria:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Albania		Algeria
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Usually not allowed unless indicated
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Albania	Algeria
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

albania:

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

algeria:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania	Algeria
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	More frequent use than in some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

algeria:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

Pedestrians Priority

albania:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Albania	Algeria
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Checkpoints used especially on holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

algeria:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

algeria:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Algeria
Contact: General Emergency	112	1548
Contact: Traffic Police	129	17
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact insurance provider or auto club
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

algeria:

1548

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

algeria:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

algeria:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Algeria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Heavy fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines imposed for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines imposed for non-compliance
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines imposed, may include points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; also through post or bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must be paid promptly

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

Common Fines: Alcohol

albania:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly