Driving Differences: Albania vs. Romania Explained

Discover the unique driving landscapes of Albania and Romania as we delve into their road regulations and safety practices. Key distinctions include bus lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol restrictions. Whether you're navigating urban streets or rural highways, understanding these variations is crucial for a secure journey in either country.

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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	Romania
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.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mainly in urban areas
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

romania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

romania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

romania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

albania:

Yes

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

romania:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Romania
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 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	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

romania:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

romania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

romania:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

romania:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

romania:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

romania:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Albania	Romania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Romania
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Romanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

romania:

Not used in Romania

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

albania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Albania		Romania
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

romania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Documentation

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	Albania	Romania
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
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	Yes, periodic inspections 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

romania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

romania:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

romania:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Romania
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 expected

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

romania:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

romania:

Moderate use expected

Alcohol

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	Albania	Romania
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits
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	Considerable fines for offenses

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

romania:

0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

romania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Romania
Contact: Traffic Police	129	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Call your insurance provider or a local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Romania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Hefty fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines applicable; license points may be added
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid	Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

albania:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

romania:

Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

albania:

Possible if fines are not paid

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist