Driving in Albania vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

Explore the intriguing contrasts between Albania and Myanmar's road regulations and driving habits. From lane usage and speed limits to alcohol restrictions and emergency protocols, this comparison reveals significant distinctions that can impact your travel experience. Stay informed and drive safely as you navigate these diverse landscapes.

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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	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

albania:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

albania:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70 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

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

myanmar:

Yes

Signals

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	Albania	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Myanmar
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	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

albania:

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

myanmar:

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

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania	Myanmar
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, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Move to the side and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

myanmar:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

albania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Albania	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	129	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; else must be paid at office
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

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay