Driving in Albania vs. Peru: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Albania and Peru, you'll find intriguing contrasts in traffic regulations and practices. From distinct speed limits to unique signage, these variations significantly impact your journey. Understanding the nuances of driving in these countries is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience abroad.

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RIGHT

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	Peru
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
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.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

peru:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

peru:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

peru:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Peru
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 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	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	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.	Common; often collected by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

peru:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

peru:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

peru:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

peru:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

peru:

Common; often collected by traffic police

Signals

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	Albania	Peru
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Peru
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

albania:

Amber

peru:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

peru:

Not used in Peru

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

peru:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

peru:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Albania		Peru
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

peru:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

peru:

Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Documentation

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	Albania	Peru
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	Mandatory, proof is required during checks
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Typically displayed on vehicle
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

peru:

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

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

peru:

Mandatory, proof is required during checks

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

peru:

Typically displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Peru
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		Often used more compared to some countries

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

peru:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

peru:

Often used more compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Albania	Peru
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used widely
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

peru:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

peru:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

peru:

Common; checkpoints used widely

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

peru:

Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Peru
Contact: General Emergency	112	105
Contact: Traffic Police	129	Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local service
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

peru:

105

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

peru:

Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

peru:

Check with your insurance provider or local service

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Peru
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines apply, often substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

peru:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

peru:

Fines apply, often substantial

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

peru:

Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

peru:

Varies; typically a few days to pay