Driving in Albania vs. Jordan: Key Safety Differences

Exploring the distinct driving landscapes of Albania and Jordan reveals notable variations in road regulations and safety protocols. From differing speed limits in urban areas to unique lane markings, understanding these nuances is essential for travelers. Navigate your journey with confidence by familiarizing yourself with the key contrasts between these two captivating nations.

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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	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Albania	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

albania:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
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	Annual inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

albania:

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

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania	Jordan
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	Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

jordan:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

albania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Albania	Jordan
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

jordan:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	129	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply
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	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay