Driving Differences: Albania vs. Mexico Uncovered

When exploring the driving landscapes of Albania and Mexico, distinct variations emerge that significantly impact road safety. From lane regulations to speed limits and emergency protocols, Albania showcases stricter vehicle inspections, while Mexico offers more lenient alcohol limits. Understanding these contrasts is essential for safe navigation in either country.

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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	Mexico
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.
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: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

mexico:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

mexico:

Reserved for buses; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

mexico:

Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

mexico:

Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

mexico:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

mexico:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

mexico:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Mexico
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 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, particularly in high traffic areas

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

mexico:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

mexico:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

mexico:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

mexico:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

mexico:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

mexico:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

mexico:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

mexico:

Yes, particularly in high traffic areas

Signals

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	Albania	Mexico
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Mexico
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular signs with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

mexico:

Not used in Mexico

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

mexico:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

mexico:

Triangular signs with red border

Turns

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	Albania		Mexico
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		Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

mexico:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

mexico:

Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

Documentation

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	Albania	Mexico
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Varies by state; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
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

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

mexico:

Varies by state; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

mexico:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Mexico
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 compared to some countries

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

mexico:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

mexico:

Moderate use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Albania	Mexico
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common in urban areas, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

mexico:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

mexico:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

mexico:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

mexico:

Common in urban areas, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

mexico:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Mexico
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	129	066 or 911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

mexico:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

mexico:

066 or 911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

mexico:

Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Mexico
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; $40 to $200, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Varies, up to $50, points in some states
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Varies; can lead to significant fines
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; system improvements for online payments

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

mexico:

Varies; $40 to $200, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

mexico:

Varies, up to $50, points in some states

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

mexico:

Varies; can lead to significant fines

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

mexico:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

mexico:

Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

mexico:

Varies; system improvements for online payments