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What the article on an Albanian traffic fine means

A fine from Albania contains an article code such as “140 §8”. This reference lists all 238 articles of the Albanian Road Code, explains how to read the code and, for the most common articles, what they say and which fines they set.

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How to read the code on a fine

Articles explained

Important

Explanations follow the consolidated text of the Albanian Road Code (Law 8378/1998 as amended up to Law 58/2026). This is reference information, not legal advice, and the Code may change. Always confirm the exact amount due in the official payment channel.

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All articles of the Code (Albanian headings) (238)

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Frequently asked questions

What does “140 §8” on a fine mean?

It refers to article 140, paragraph 8 of the Albanian Road Code. That article is explained on its own page in this reference.

Is the code enough to know what the fine is for?

No. The code points to a rule, not to an event. Only the decision or police records can confirm what happened.

Where is the official text of the Code?

On the state portal QBZ: Law 8378/1998. The link is on this page.

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