Driving Differences: Albania vs. Lebanon Uncovered

When comparing driving regulations in Albania and Lebanon, notable distinctions emerge that can impact your journey. From speed limits and lane markings to documentation requirements, understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad. Explore the contrasts and prepare for a safe adventure in these unique 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	Lebanon
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used as a separation line in some areas.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

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

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

lebanon:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

lebanon:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Lebanon
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

lebanon:

80 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

lebanon:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Lebanon
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Lebanon
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

albania:

Signal when exiting

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Albania		Lebanon
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		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Albania	Lebanon
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	Yes, annual inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

albania:

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

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania	Lebanon
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	Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

lebanon:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

albania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Albania	Lebanon
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common through checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial for violations

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

Roundabouts

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	Albania		Lebanon
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when preparing to enter

Signaling: Entering

albania:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Lebanon
Contact: Traffic Police	129	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Varies; consult your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

lebanon:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Lebanon
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; may lead to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Fines and potential incarceration
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; often paid at stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Usually within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

albania:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

lebanon:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days