Driving in Albania vs. South Korea: Key Differences Explained

Driving in Albania and South Korea presents unique contrasts that impact road safety and navigation. With distinct speed limits, lane usage regulations, and traffic signal practices, both nations offer varied experiences for motorists. Understanding these essential distinctions is crucial for ensuring a secure journey abroad and adapting to each country's specific driving culture.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

south korea:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

albania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

albania:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-100 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

south korea:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

south korea:

Yes

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Albania		South korea
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		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Albania	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

albania:

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

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		South korea
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

south korea:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	South korea
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

south korea:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

south korea:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

south korea:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Albania		South korea
Contact: Traffic Police	129		Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory		Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes
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

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay