Driving in Albania vs. Azerbaijan: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Albania and Azerbaijan, understanding their unique regulations is essential for a safe journey. Key contrasts emerge in lane markings, speed limits, and documentation requirements. For instance, while Albania restricts overtaking primarily to multi-lane roads, Azerbaijan allows it under specific conditions. Equip yourself with this knowledge to navigate confidently!

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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	Azerbaijan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the center on undivided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Often designated for buses and public transport.
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.

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

azerbaijan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

azerbaijan:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

azerbaijan:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

albania:

azerbaijan:

Limited

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

azerbaijan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Azerbaijan
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	110 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 practice; fines can also be mailed.

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

azerbaijan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Albania		Azerbaijan
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

Documentation

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	Albania	Azerbaijan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
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	Annual technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Provided upon successful inspection

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

albania:

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Azerbaijan
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		Moderate use compared to some countries

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

azerbaijan:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Albania	Azerbaijan
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Occasional; fines and penalties apply
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

azerbaijan:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Azerbaijan
Contact: Traffic Police	129		102
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Call your insurance provider or local service

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

azerbaijan:

102

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Azerbaijan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Significant fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Significant fines, possible license points
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Significant fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay