Driving in Albania vs Belgium: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Albania and Belgium, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that can significantly impact their experience. From varying speed limits and lane markings to differing alcohol thresholds, understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure journey abroad. Discover the unique driving landscape of these two countries to enhance your travel safety.

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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	Belgium
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed except in traffic queues or on multi-lane roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; specific hours may apply.
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.

belgium:

Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

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

belgium:

Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

belgium:

Generally not allowed except in traffic queues or on multi-lane roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

belgium:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

belgium:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; specific hours may apply.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

belgium:

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

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

belgium:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

belgium:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Belgium
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	60-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	120 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.	No; fines are mailed to the driver

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

belgium:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

belgium:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

belgium:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

belgium:

60-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

belgium:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

belgium:

120 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

belgium:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

belgium:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

belgium:

No; fines are mailed to the driver

Signals

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	Albania	Belgium
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Yes; indicates impending green light
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Dutch, French, German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with a red border and white or yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

belgium:

Yes; indicates impending green light

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

belgium:

Dutch, French, German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

belgium:

Triangle-shaped with a red border and white or yellow background

Turns

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	Albania		Belgium
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not allowed unless specific signage permits
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

belgium:

Not allowed unless specific signage permits

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

belgium:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Belgium
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; national driving license sufficient
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Yes; proof must be shown during police checks
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

albania:

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

belgium:

Accepted; national driving license sufficient

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

belgium:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

belgium:

Yes; proof must be shown during police checks

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

belgium:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Belgium
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

belgium:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Belgium
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; conducted by police
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies by severity of offense

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

belgium:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

belgium:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

belgium:

Common; conducted by police

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

belgium:

Varies by severity of offense

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Belgium
Contact: Traffic Police	129		101
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Check with your insurance provider or Europe Assistance

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

belgium:

101

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

belgium:

Check with your insurance provider or Europe Assistance

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Belgium
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines increase with speed, and can include license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fine of around 50 EUR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fine of around 100 EUR, increased for repeat offenses
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines; points on license possible
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	No; fines usually mailed to the driver

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

belgium:

Varies; fines increase with speed, and can include license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

belgium:

Fine of around 50 EUR

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

belgium:

Fine of around 100 EUR, increased for repeat offenses

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

belgium:

Fines; points on license possible

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

belgium:

No; fines usually mailed to the driver