Driving Differences: Albania vs. Philippines Explained

When navigating the roads of Albania and the Philippines, drivers encounter distinct regulations and customs that shape their travel experiences. Key contrasts include lane usage and speed limits, with Albania allowing overtaking on multi-lane roads while the Philippines restricts it. Understanding these variances is essential for ensuring a secure journey abroad.

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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	Philippines
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

philippines:

Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

philippines:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

philippines:

Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

philippines:

Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

albania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

philippines:

Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

albania:

philippines:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

philippines:

Minimum two occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

philippines:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Philippines
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	40 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 kph
Speed Units	km/h	kph
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Less common; fines are usually issued later

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

philippines:

40 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

philippines:

20 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

philippines:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

philippines:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

philippines:

50 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

philippines:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

philippines:

80 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

philippines:

80 kph

Speed Units

albania:

km/h

philippines:

kph

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

philippines:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

philippines:

Less common; fines are usually issued later

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

philippines:

Not used

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

philippines:

English and Filipino; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

philippines:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Turns

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	Albania		Philippines
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		Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

philippines:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

philippines:

Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

Documentation

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	Albania	Philippines
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
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Required for registration; certificate must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

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

albania:

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

philippines:

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

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

albania:

Liability insurance mandatory

philippines:

Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

philippines:

Required for registration; certificate must be displayed

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Philippines
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		Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

philippines:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

philippines:

Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

Alcohol

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	Albania	Philippines
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

philippines:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

philippines:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

philippines:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

philippines:

Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

philippines:

Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Philippines
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	129	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or AAA
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

albania:

112

philippines:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

philippines:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

philippines:

Check with your insurance provider or AAA

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Philippines
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	PHP 300
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	PHP 1000 to PHP 5000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	PHP 1000
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

philippines:

Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

philippines:

PHP 300

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

philippines:

PHP 1000 to PHP 5000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

philippines:

PHP 1000

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

philippines:

Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

philippines:

Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance