Driving in Albania vs. Liechtenstein: Key Differences

Discover the distinct road regulations and practices in Albania and Liechtenstein, two countries with unique driving landscapes. Key differences include speed limits, traffic signal usage, and alcohol thresholds, all of which play a crucial role in ensuring safe travel. Navigating these contrasts can significantly enhance your driving experience abroad.

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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	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
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.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

liechtenstein:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Liechtenstein
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 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.	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Albania	Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Liechtenstein
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	Required annually

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

albania:

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

liechtenstein:

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

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Liechtenstein
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

liechtenstein:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Heavy fines; varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Liechtenstein
Contact: Traffic Police	129		117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Contact insurance company or local service providers

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately
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

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

liechtenstein:

Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay