Driving in Albania vs. Italy: Key Differences Explained

When traversing the roads of Albania and Italy, understanding the distinct driving regulations is crucial for a secure journey. Key disparities include speed limits, lane markings, and the presence of bus lanes. Familiarizing yourself with these variations will enhance your road safety and ensure a more enjoyable travel experience in these diverse 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	Italy
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used; occasionally as edge line.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not used for lane separation; may indicate temporary diversions.
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.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

italy:

Not commonly used; occasionally as edge line.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

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

italy:

Not used for lane separation; may indicate temporary diversions.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

italy:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

italy:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

italy:

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

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

italy:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

italy:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Italy
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
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: 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.	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

italy:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

italy:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

italy:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

italy:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

italy:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

italy:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

italy:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

italy:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

italy:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Albania		Italy
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania		Used; prepare to go when green appears
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian		Italian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

italy:

Used; prepare to go when green appears

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

italy:

Italian; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

italy:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

Documentation

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	Albania	Italy
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 with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Mandatory for vehicles over four years old
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate

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

albania:

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

italy:

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

italy:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

italy:

Mandatory for vehicles over four years old

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

italy:

Displayed on license plate

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Italy
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

italy:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Italy
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

italy:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

italy:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

italy:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

italy:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Italy
Contact: Traffic Police	129		113 (State Police)
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		116 (ACI)

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

italy:

113 (State Police)

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

italy:

116 (ACI)

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Italy
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; significant fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Varies; fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, strict enforcement
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines apply, may include points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible, especially for foreign drivers
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a set period to pay, often 60 days

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

italy:

Varies; significant fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

italy:

Varies; fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

italy:

Fines apply, strict enforcement

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

italy:

Fines apply, may include points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

italy:

Possible, especially for foreign drivers

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

italy:

Varies; typically a set period to pay, often 60 days