Driving Differences: Albania vs. Belize Explained

Discover the intriguing contrasts between driving in Albania and Belize. While Albania boasts dedicated cycle lanes and stricter alcohol limits, Belize offers a more relaxed approach to speed enforcement and vehicle inspection. Understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either country.

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RIGHT

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	Belize
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

belize:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

belize:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

belize:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Belize
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	25 mph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	25 mph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	40-55 mph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	40-55 mph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	40-55 mph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	55-65 mph
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	55-65 mph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	55-65 mph
Speed Units	km/h	mph
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

belize:

25 mph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

belize:

25 mph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

belize:

40-55 mph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

belize:

40-55 mph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

belize:

40-55 mph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

belize:

55-65 mph

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

belize:

55-65 mph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

belize:

55-65 mph

Speed Units

albania:

km/h

belize:

mph

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

albania:

Yes

belize:

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

belize:

Not used in Belize

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

belize:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Albania		Belize
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Albania	Belize
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	Mandatory annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

albania:

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

belize:

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Belize
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

belize:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Belize
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

belize:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

belize:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

belize:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Belize
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	129	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

belize:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

belize:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Belize
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; BZD$100 to $500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines for use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; significant fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes, fines are often collected immediately
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

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

belize:

Varies; significant fines

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay