Driving in Albania vs. Spain: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Albania and Spain, understanding their distinct traffic regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key disparities include speed limits, usage of bus lanes, and the approach to alcohol consumption behind the wheel. Familiarizing yourself with these variations can significantly enhance your driving experience in either country.

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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	Spain
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Prohibited unless on a one-way street.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or three occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

spain:

Prohibited unless on a one-way street.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

spain:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

spain:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

spain:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

albania:

spain:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

spain:

Minimum two or three occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

spain:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Spain
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.	Yes, commonly used

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

spain:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

albania:

30 km/h

spain:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

80 km/h

spain:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

spain:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

spain:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

spain:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

spain:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

spain:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

spain:

Yes, commonly used

Signals

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	Albania	Spain
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Not used in Spain
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular with white background and red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

albania:

Not used in Albania

spain:

Not used in Spain

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

spain:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

spain:

Triangular with white background and red border

Turns

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	Albania		Spain
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

spain:

Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

spain:

Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

Documentation

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	Albania	Spain
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for visits less than one year; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; must carry license.
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for visits less than a year; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Yes, periodic inspections required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on windshield in some areas.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory.
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Mandatory.

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

albania:

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

spain:

Accepted; must carry license.

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

spain:

International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

spain:

Yes, periodic inspections required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

spain:

Displayed on windshield in some areas.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

albania:

Mandatory

spain:

Mandatory.

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

spain:

Mandatory.

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Spain
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		Used more frequently in urgent situations

Flashing Lights: Usage

albania:

To warn of hazards or indicate intention to overtake

spain:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

albania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

spain:

Used more frequently in urgent situations

Alcohol

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	Albania	Spain
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Severe penalties, including high fines
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

spain:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

spain:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

spain:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

spain:

Severe penalties, including high fines

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

spain:

Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Albania		Spain
Contact: Traffic Police	129		Check with local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Contact your insurance provider or RACE

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

spain:

Check with local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

spain:

Contact your insurance provider or RACE

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Spain
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe fines and potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	€200, mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	€200, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	€200, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Yes; discount if paid promptly.
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

spain:

Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

albania:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

spain:

Severe fines and potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

spain:

€200, mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

spain:

€200, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

spain:

€200, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

spain:

Yes; discount if paid promptly.

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

spain:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay