Albania
Drives on the right · ALL · Emergency 112Speed limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / outside built-up areas
80 km/h
Motorway
110 km/h
Alcohol limits
General limit
0.0‰
Novice drivers
Same as general limit
Mandatory equipment
- •Warning triangle
- •First aid kit
Winter tires & snow chains
Winter tires or chains can be required on mountain roads in winter conditions — road quality and maintenance vary, so allow extra time and caution.
Tolls
System
No general toll
Most roads are toll-free; a small number of specific roads or tunnels may charge a fee — check locally for your specific route.
More things to know before you drive
Seatbelts
Mandatory front and rear for all occupants.
Mobile phone use
Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited.
Child seats
Children require an appropriate child restraint suited to their age and size.
Headlights
Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round.
Low-emission & restricted zones
No low-emission zone network; Tirana has some limited local traffic restrictions in the city center.
Right of way & roundabouts
Priority to the right at unmarked intersections.
Parking
Paid parking is common in Tirana and coastal towns during the season, typically via attendant or app.
Speed cameras
Fixed and mobile cameras are used, particularly near towns and on main routes.
Good to know
Not in the EU. Currency is the lek (ALL). Road quality and signage can vary, especially in mountainous or rural areas — allow extra travel time.