Driving in Albania vs. Libya: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Albania and Libya, travelers should be aware of notable contrasts in traffic regulations and practices. This comparison reveals distinct lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol restrictions that can significantly impact your journey. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable driving experience in both 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	Libya
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the separation between directions on some roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not commonly designated.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Not commonly designated.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

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

libya:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

libya:

Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

libya:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

libya:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

libya:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Libya
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 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	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

libya:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

libya:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Libya
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	Not used in Libya
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

albania:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

libya:

Not used in Libya

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

libya:

Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Albania		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Generally not allowed unless specified

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

Documentation

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	Albania	Libya
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Required for registration and periodically thereafter
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

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Libya
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

libya:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Libya
Contact: General Emergency	112	193
Contact: Traffic Police	129	Varies by area
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

libya:

Varies by area

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days