Driving in Albania vs. Luxembourg: Key Safety Differences

Embarking on a journey from Albania to Luxembourg? It's crucial to understand the distinct traffic regulations and road customs that govern each nation. Key disparities include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol regulations, all of which are essential for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad. Equip yourself with this vital knowledge for a smoother ride.

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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	Luxembourg
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not typically used.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not typically used.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; 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.

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

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

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

luxembourg:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

luxembourg:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Luxembourg
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	75 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	75 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	130 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

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

luxembourg:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

luxembourg:

130 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

luxembourg:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

luxembourg:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Luxembourg
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Luxembourg
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

luxembourg:

Not used in Luxembourg

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Albania		Luxembourg
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

luxembourg:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Documentation

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	Albania	Luxembourg
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; must have a valid national license
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	Mandatory; regular intervals
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

albania:

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

luxembourg:

Accepted; must have a valid national license

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

luxembourg:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Luxembourg
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

luxembourg:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Luxembourg
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

luxembourg:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

luxembourg:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Luxembourg
Contact: Traffic Police	129		113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

luxembourg:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Luxembourg
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Up to €145
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Up to €145
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; severe penalties
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes; fines often collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; usually a specific period

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period