Driving in Albania vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Key Differences

When it comes to navigating the roads of Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, understanding the unique regulations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and enforcement practices, which impact drivers' experiences significantly. Familiarize yourself with these disparities to drive safely and confidently in both countries.

albaniabosnia and herzegovina

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	Bosnia and herzegovina
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

bosnia and herzegovina:

Allowed in one-way streets or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

bosnia and herzegovina:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

bosnia and herzegovina:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Bicycle symbols, sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Bosnia and herzegovina
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, frequently used

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

bosnia and herzegovina:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

bosnia and herzegovina:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes, frequently used

Signals

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	Albania	Bosnia and herzegovina
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unreasonable use prohibited
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; 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

bosnia and herzegovina:

Not used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

bosnia and herzegovina:

Unreasonable use prohibited

Headlight Flash: Usage

albania:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

bosnia and herzegovina:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

bosnia and herzegovina:

Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

bosnia and herzegovina:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

bosnia and herzegovina:

Usually not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

bosnia and herzegovina:

Allowed when not prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Albania	Bosnia and herzegovina
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 may be required
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	Mandatory annual inspection

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

albania:

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

bosnia and herzegovina:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

bosnia and herzegovina:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

bosnia and herzegovina:

Mandatory annual inspection

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Bosnia and herzegovina
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

bosnia and herzegovina:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Bosnia and herzegovina
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial fines possible
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

bosnia and herzegovina:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

bosnia and herzegovina:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

bosnia and herzegovina:

Substantial fines possible

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

bosnia and herzegovina:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Bosnia and herzegovina
Contact: Traffic Police	129		122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Usually provided by insurance

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

bosnia and herzegovina:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

bosnia and herzegovina:

Usually provided by insurance

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Bosnia and herzegovina
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within a few weeks

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines apply, usage prohibited unless hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

bosnia and herzegovina:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

bosnia and herzegovina:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

bosnia and herzegovina:

Varies; typically within a few weeks