Driving Differences: Albania vs. Brazil Explained

Exploring the roads of Albania and Brazil reveals distinct driving customs and regulations that are crucial for ensuring safety on international journeys. Key differences include lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol policies, highlighting the unique approaches both nations take toward road conduct. Understanding these variations can enhance your travel experience and keep you secure while abroad.

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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	Brazil
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved exclusively for buses; sometimes bicycles are allowed.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'ÔNIBUS'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Left

albania:

Yes

brazil:

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

brazil:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

brazil:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

brazil:

Reserved exclusively for buses; sometimes bicycles are allowed.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

brazil:

Labeled 'ÔNIBUS'; often with road signs.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

brazil:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

brazil:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Brazil
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	60-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	60-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	60-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	80-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

brazil:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

brazil:

60-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

brazil:

60-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

brazil:

60-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

brazil:

80-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

brazil:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

brazil:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

brazil:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

brazil:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Brazil
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Brazil
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Portuguese; 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

brazil:

Not used in Brazil

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

brazil:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

brazil:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Albania		Brazil
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless a sign prohibits it

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

brazil:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

brazil:

Allowed unless a sign prohibits it

Documentation

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	Albania	Brazil
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Required every year for passenger vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on windshield or license plate
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

albania:

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

brazil:

International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

brazil:

International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

brazil:

Required every year for passenger vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

brazil:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

brazil:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Brazil
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

brazil:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Brazil
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial for any offense; applies strict zero-tolerance policy
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in immediate license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

brazil:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

brazil:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

brazil:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

brazil:

Substantial for any offense; applies strict zero-tolerance policy

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

brazil:

Results in immediate license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Brazil
Contact: General Emergency	112	190
Contact: Traffic Police	129	191
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or recommended local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended, especially at night

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

brazil:

190

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

brazil:

191

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

brazil:

Check with your insurance provider or recommended local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

brazil:

Recommended, especially at night

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Brazil
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; can be substantial, often over R$100
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines with potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines for all unrestrained passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Commonly used; E-ticket systems available
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; generally 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

brazil:

Varies; can be substantial, often over R$100

Common Fines: Alcohol

albania:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

brazil:

High fines with potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

brazil:

Fines for all unrestrained passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

brazil:

Fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

brazil:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

brazil:

Commonly used; E-ticket systems available

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

brazil:

Varies; generally 30 days to pay