Driving in Albania vs. Cuba: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Albania and Cuba, travelers must navigate distinct regulations and practices that impact their driving experience. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol tolerance. Understanding these variances is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey in these vibrant nations.

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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	Cuba
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typical; follow local rules and signs.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 5	List length: 4
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use the rightmost lane.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Rare
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Bicycles may share the road with motor vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Road signs or painted indicators where applicable.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

cuba:

Not typical; follow local rules and signs.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

albania:

List length: 5

cuba:

List length: 4

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

albania:

Use rightmost lane.

cuba:

Use the rightmost lane.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

cuba:

Rare

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

cuba:

Bicycles may share the road with motor vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

cuba:

Road signs or painted indicators where applicable.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Cuba
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-90 km/h
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Common; enforced by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

cuba:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

cuba:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

cuba:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

cuba:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

cuba:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

cuba:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

cuba:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

cuba:

80-90 km/h

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

albania:

Yes

cuba:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

cuba:

Common; enforced by traffic police

Signals

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	Albania	Cuba
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Cuba
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

cuba:

Not used in Cuba

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

cuba:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

cuba:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

cuba:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

cuba:

Varies by area, check for local signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Cuba
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	Annual inspection required
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

cuba:

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

cuba:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

cuba:

Annual inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Cuba
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		More frequent use than in some countries

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

cuba:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

cuba:

More frequent use than in some countries

Alcohol

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	Albania	Cuba
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

cuba:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

cuba:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

cuba:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

cuba:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

cuba:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Cuba
Contact: General Emergency	112	106
Contact: Traffic Police	129	106
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Varies by provider; national lines may apply
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

cuba:

106

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

cuba:

106

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

cuba:

Varies by provider; national lines may apply

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

cuba:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Cuba
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; typically $10 to $100 equivalent, local currency
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fine equivalent varies, local currency
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fine equivalent varies, local currency
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fine equivalent varies, local currency
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common; usually paid directly to officers
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

cuba:

Varies; typically $10 to $100 equivalent, local currency

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

cuba:

Common; usually paid directly to officers

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

cuba:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay