Driving in Albania vs. Montenegro: Key Differences Explained

Discover the unique nuances of driving in Albania and Montenegro, two captivating Balkan nations. From varying speed limits to distinct road etiquette, this comparison highlights essential variations that ensure a secure journey. Understand the rules concerning overtaking, alcohol limits, and penalties to navigate these stunning landscapes safely and confidently.

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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	Montenegro
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

montenegro:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Montenegro
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	100 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: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

montenegro:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Albania	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Montenegro
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Albania		Montenegro
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		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Montenegro
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 for extended stays
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	Yes, periodic inspections required

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

albania:

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

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Montenegro
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		Use common but regulated

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

montenegro:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Albania	Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

montenegro:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

montenegro:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Montenegro
Contact: Traffic Police	129		122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Available from several organizations; check locally

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days