Driving in Albania vs Cambodia: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Albania and Cambodia, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that influence their travel experiences. Key variations include speed limits, documentation requirements, and traffic signal interpretations. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a smooth and secure journey in both countries.

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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	Cambodia
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

cambodia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

cambodia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

cambodia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

cambodia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Cambodia
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 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

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

cambodia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

cambodia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

cambodia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

cambodia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

cambodia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

cambodia:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Cambodia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	N/A
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Khmer and 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

cambodia:

N/A

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

cambodia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Cambodia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but 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

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Cambodia
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		Frequent use as means of communication

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

cambodia:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

Alcohol

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	Albania	Cambodia
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Strict and substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

cambodia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Cambodia
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	129	117
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

cambodia:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

cambodia:

117

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Cambodia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Varies; penalties applied
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Varies; penalties applied
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes, on the spot payment
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within a specified period

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period