Driving in Albania vs. Austria: Key Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Albania and Austria, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that significantly impact their journeys. From varying speed limits to unique lane markings and traffic signals, understanding these contrasts is essential for a safe and enjoyable driving experience abroad. Explore the key variations that can affect your travel in these two fascinating countries.

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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	Austria
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

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

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

austria:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

austria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

austria:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Austria
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Common; fines may also be mailed.

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

austria:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

austria:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

austria:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

austria:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

austria:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

austria:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

austria:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

austria:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

Signals

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	Albania	Austria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

albania:

Signal when exiting

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

austria:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

austria:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Albania		Austria
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

Documentation

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	Albania	Austria
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Yes, proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate

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

albania:

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

austria:

Displayed on license plate

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Austria
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake		To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

austria:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Austria
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.01%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.01%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

austria:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

austria:

0.01%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

austria:

0.01%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

austria:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Austria
Contact: Traffic Police	129		133
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

austria:

133

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Austria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 14 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

austria:

Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

austria:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

austria:

Common

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay