Driving in Albania vs. Switzerland: Key Differences

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is crucial for safe travels. This comparison between Albania and Switzerland reveals notable contrasts, from lane markings and speed limits to alcohol thresholds and emergency contacts. Familiarizing yourself with these critical distinctions ensures a smoother and safer 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	Switzerland
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used in temporary traffic management.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.
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.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

albania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

switzerland:

Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

albania:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

switzerland:

Used in temporary traffic management.

Overtaking: On Right

albania:

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

switzerland:

Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

albania:

switzerland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

albania:

N/A

switzerland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

albania:

N/A

switzerland:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

albania:

N/A

switzerland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

switzerland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Albania	Switzerland
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	30-50 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	120 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: 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, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Urban Areas: Standard

albania:

40 km/h

switzerland:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

albania:

70 km/h

switzerland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

70 km/h

switzerland:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

albania:

110 km/h

switzerland:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

albania:

90 km/h

switzerland:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

albania:

90 km/h

switzerland:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

albania:

switzerland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

albania:

N/A

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

albania:

Yes; fines can be paid at the scene.

switzerland:

Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Signals

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	Albania	Switzerland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Albania	Prepare to go
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian	Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used
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

switzerland:

Prepare to go

Traffic Signs: Language

albania:

Symbols are standard; local signs in Albanian

switzerland:

Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used

Traffic Signs: Warning

albania:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

switzerland:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Albania		Switzerland
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign		Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

albania:

Not allowed unless explicitly permitted by a sign

switzerland:

Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it

U- Turns Allowed

albania:

Varies by locality; check for signs

switzerland:

Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Albania	Switzerland
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 for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses
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
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof required	Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

albania:

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

switzerland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

albania:

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

switzerland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

albania:

Mandatory; proof required

switzerland:

Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

albania:

Displayed on windshield

switzerland:

Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

switzerland:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Albania		Switzerland
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

switzerland:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Alcohol

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	Albania	Switzerland
Limits: General Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; police conduct random breath tests
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for violations	Substantial; fines can be based on income
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

albania:

0.01%

switzerland:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

albania:

0.00%

switzerland:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

albania:

0.00%; zero tolerance

switzerland:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

albania:

Common, especially during holidays

switzerland:

Common; police conduct random breath tests

Enforcement: Fines

albania:

Substantial fines for violations

switzerland:

Substantial; fines can be based on income

Test Refusal

albania:

Can result in license suspension

switzerland:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Roundabouts

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	Albania		Switzerland
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signaling normally required when entering
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Use for the first exit or straight

Signaling: Entering

albania:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

switzerland:

No signaling normally required when entering

Lane Usage: Right

albania:

Use for first exit or straight

switzerland:

Use for the first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Albania	Switzerland
Contact: Traffic Police	129	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	140
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

albania:

129

switzerland:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

albania:

Check with your insurance provider

switzerland:

140

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

albania:

Mandatory

switzerland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Albania	Switzerland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can range from 5,000 to 20,000 ALL	Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines over 1,000 ALL	CHF 60
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; potential fines and penalties	CHF 100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines over 5,000 ALL	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene	Common; fines can be issued on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

albania:

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

switzerland:

Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

albania:

Fines over 1,000 ALL

switzerland:

CHF 60

Common Fines: Phone Use

albania:

Varies; potential fines and penalties

switzerland:

CHF 100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

albania:

Fines over 5,000 ALL

switzerland:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

albania:

Yes; fines can often be paid at the scene

switzerland:

Common; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

albania:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

switzerland:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay