Albania’s ruling Socialist Party has submitted a draft bill to Parliament introducing a new road-use vignette system, requiring vehicles registered abroad to pay a fee for using the country’s national road network.

Under the proposal, foreign-registered vehicles would be required to purchase a vignette valid for one day, 10 days, 30 days or one year, either at border crossing points or online.

Vehicles registered in Albania would not need to purchase a separate vignette, as the annual road-use fee would be incorporated into the existing annual vehicle tax.

The proposed system also fines for drivers using the national road network without a valid vignette, with enforcement supported by cameras and automatic number plate recognition systems.

Specific fees will be determined by the government at a later stage. The bill also provides exemptions or reduced rates for certain vehicle categories, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.