Driving in Albania vs. Morocco: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Albania and Morocco, understanding their unique regulations and practices is essential for a secure journey. Key distinctions include varying speed limits, the presence of specific lanes, and the enforcement of penalties. This comparison provides vital insights to ensure your travels remain safe and enjoyable in both nations.

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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	Morocco
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Departure depends on specific roads.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

morocco:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

morocco:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

morocco:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

morocco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

morocco:

Departure depends on specific roads.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

morocco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

morocco:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Morocco
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	90 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	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

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

morocco:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

morocco:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

morocco:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

morocco:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

morocco:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

morocco:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

morocco:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

morocco:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

morocco:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

morocco:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Morocco
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Orange
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Morocco
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

albania:

Amber

morocco:

Orange

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

morocco:

Not used in Morocco

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

morocco:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

morocco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

morocco:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

morocco:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Morocco
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	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Annual inspection required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield.

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

albania:

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

morocco:

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

morocco:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

morocco:

Annual inspection required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

morocco:

Displayed on the windshield.

Road Etiquette

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	Albania	Morocco
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	Horn usage is more common compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

morocco:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

morocco:

Horn usage is more common compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

albania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

morocco:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Albania	Morocco
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common, especially at night
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

morocco:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

morocco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

morocco:

Common, especially at night

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

morocco:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Morocco
Contact: General Emergency	112	19
Contact: Traffic Police	129	19
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

morocco:

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

morocco:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

morocco:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Morocco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Mandatory, fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible but fines usually paid later
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

morocco:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

morocco:

Mandatory, fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

morocco:

Fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

morocco:

Varies; can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

morocco:

Possible but fines usually paid later

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

morocco:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay