Driving in Albania vs. Slovenia: Key Differences Explained

When venturing on the roads of Albania and Slovenia, understanding their distinct traffic regulations is essential for a safe journey. Key differences include speed limits, bus lane presence, and alcohol thresholds. While Albania mandates a lower alcohol limit, Slovenia enforces stricter fines for violations, highlighting the importance of being well-informed before hitting the road.

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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	Slovenia
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.
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:

slovenia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

slovenia:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

slovenia:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

slovenia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

slovenia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Slovenia
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
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, fines are often issued directly by police

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

slovenia:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

slovenia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

slovenia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

slovenia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

slovenia:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

slovenia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

slovenia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

slovenia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

slovenia:

Yes, fines are often issued directly by police

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

slovenia:

Not used in Slovenia

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

slovenia:

Slovenian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

slovenia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

slovenia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

slovenia:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	Slovenia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; no International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended, but not mandatory for short visits
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Yes, periodic inspections required

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

albania:

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

slovenia:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

slovenia:

International Driving Permit recommended, but not mandatory for short visits

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

slovenia:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Slovenia
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake		To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

slovenia:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Slovenia
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; roadside checks conducted
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Severe fines; varies based on offense

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

slovenia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

slovenia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

slovenia:

Common; roadside checks conducted

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

slovenia:

Severe fines; varies based on offense

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Slovenia
Contact: Traffic Police	129		113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		1987 for AMZS

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

slovenia:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

slovenia:

1987 for AMZS

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Slovenia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; €40 to €1200, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines apply, €120
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines apply, €120
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines apply, €250
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes, often fines are paid directly or within a deadline
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 8 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

slovenia:

Varies; €40 to €1200, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

slovenia:

Fines apply, €120

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

slovenia:

Fines apply, €120

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

slovenia:

Fines apply, €250

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

slovenia:

Yes, often fines are paid directly or within a deadline

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

slovenia:

Varies; typically 8 days to pay