Driving Differences: Albania vs. Finland Explained

As you navigate the roads of Albania and Finland, understanding their distinct driving regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key differences include Albania's lack of bus lanes and lower speed limits compared to Finland's structured road signs and higher speed allowances. Equip yourself with this knowledge to ensure a secure and compliant travel experience.

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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	Finland
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

finland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

finland:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

finland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

finland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Finland
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	30-40 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	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

finland:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

finland:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

finland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

finland:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

finland:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

finland:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

finland:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

finland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

finland:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Finland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not commonly used
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

finland:

Not commonly used

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

finland:

Not generally allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

finland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Finland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Mandatory for certain situations

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

albania:

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

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

finland:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Finland
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

finland:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Finland
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

finland:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

finland:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

finland:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

finland:

Results in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Finland
Contact: Traffic Police	129	Contact through 112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory, recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Mandatory, recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

finland:

Contact through 112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Finland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines based on income
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply, typically €85
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, typically €100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; usually drive must pay later
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

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

finland:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

finland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay