Driving Differences: Albania vs. Ireland Explained

When exploring the roads of Albania and Ireland, distinctive traffic regulations and road customs come into play. Notably, Albania drives on the right, while Ireland adheres to the left. Additionally, speed limits and penalty structures vary significantly, shaping unique driving experiences in each nation. Understanding these contrasts is crucial for ensuring a secure journey abroad.

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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	Ireland
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks areas where passing is not allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtake on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes, standard overtaking side.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
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: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

albania:

Right

ireland:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

ireland:

Marks areas where passing is not allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

ireland:

Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Left

albania:

Yes

ireland:

No, overtake on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

ireland:

Yes, standard overtaking side.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

albania:

Use rightmost lane.

ireland:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

ireland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

ireland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

ireland:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Ireland
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

ireland:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

ireland:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

ireland:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

ireland:

80-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

ireland:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

ireland:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

ireland:

More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

Signals

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	Albania	Ireland
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Indicates the light is about to turn green.
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangles with red borders

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

albania:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

ireland:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

ireland:

Indicates the light is about to turn green.

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

albania:

Signal when exiting

ireland:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

ireland:

Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

ireland:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

ireland:

Triangles with red borders

Turns

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	Albania		Ireland
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 prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

ireland:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

ireland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Ireland
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	Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

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

albania:

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

ireland:

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

ireland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

ireland:

Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

ireland:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

ireland:

Required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

ireland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Ireland
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake		To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

ireland:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

albania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

ireland:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Albania	Ireland
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Random breath testing is common.
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

ireland:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

ireland:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

ireland:

Random breath testing is common.

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

ireland:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Ireland
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 999
Contact: Traffic Police	129	112 or 999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

ireland:

112 or 999

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

ireland:

112 or 999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

ireland:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

ireland:

Required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

ireland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Ireland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	€60 fine and two penalty points
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	€60 fine and three penalty points
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	€80 and three penalty points
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; fines can be issued on the spot
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

ireland:

Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

ireland:

€60 fine and two penalty points

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

ireland:

€60 fine and three penalty points

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

ireland:

€80 and three penalty points

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

ireland:

Possible; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

ireland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay