Driving Differences: Albania vs. Greece Explained

When traversing the roads of Albania and Greece, understanding the nuances of their driving regulations is crucial for ensuring safety. Notably, Greece features dedicated bus lanes and higher speed limits for urban areas, while Albania emphasizes lower alcohol limits and distinct vehicle inspection requirements. Explore these essential contrasts to drive confidently in either country.

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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	Greece
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	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

greece:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Greece
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 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
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

greece:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

greece:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Albania	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Albania		Greece
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not allowed

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

greece:

Not allowed

Documentation

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	Albania	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not 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	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

albania:

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

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Greece
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

greece:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Greece
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

greece:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Greece
Contact: Traffic Police	129		100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		10400 for ELPA assistance

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay