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12 May 2023

INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT FORUM
TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT BOARD

Group on Road Transport

Report by Albania on implementation of the Quality Charter

The application o Republic of Albania was approved by the Group on Road Transport under Agenda
item 3.1 of the meeting held on 14 and 15 March in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The report is supplemented by Appendices:- ITF/TMB/TR(2016)3/ADD28/APP1/REV4 on Implementation of CPC Manager and Driver;- ITF/TMB/TR(2016)3/ADD28/APP2 on Implementation of CPC Manager and Driver (GDRTS training
centre and programmes;- ITF/TMB/TR(2016)3/ADD28/APP3: Decision No.465 of 26 July 2018 on improving road transportchecks; Responsibilities of GRDTS;- ITF/TMB/TR(2016)3/ADD28/APP4/REV: Decision of Council of Ministers No.53, dated 6 Feb.2019,
Guidelines No.328 of Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, dated 20 January 2017.
The report was revised in September 2022.

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REPORT BY ALBANIA ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE QUALITY CHARTERFor Official Use
This document, as well as any data and map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to thedelimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area.

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REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY CHARTER
FOR INTERNATIONAL ROAD HAULAGE OPERATIONS UNDER THE
ECMT MULTILATERAL QUOTACOUNTRY: REPUBLIC OF ALBANIANATIONAL AUTHORITY: MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGYDATE OF APPROVAL: 14 MARCH 2019

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COVER NOTEThe Republic of Albania complies with the requirements of the Quality Charter for International Road
Haulage undertaken under the ECMT Multilateral Quota through national legal acts transposing relevant
EU legislation.
The key EU legal instruments are Regulation (EC) no. 1071/2009, Regulation (EU) no. 165/2014,
Regulation (EC) no. 561/2006, Directive 2003/59/EC, Directive 2006/126/EC and Directive 2006/22/EC,
supported by national legal acts, as follows:• Law no. 8308 of 18.03.1998 “On road transports”, as amended by law no. 10/2016 of
11.02.2016.
• Decision of Council of Ministers (DCoM) no. 325 of 19.03.2008 “On approval of rules foradmission to the occupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognitionof official documents, set for these operators”, as amended by DCoM no. 520 of 13.7.2016 andDCoM no. 53 of 6.2.2019.
• DCM no. 1054 of 22.12.2010 “On approval of Regulation on recording equipment in roadtransport”.
• DCoM no. 1243 of 10.08.2010 “On the approval of the Regulation on the organisation of theworking time for persons who carry out road transport, working hours for the drivers andregistration equipment”.
• DCoM no 207 of 25.02.2009 "On approval of the regulations for roadside checks and undertakings,
as regards the application of working time rules for persons engaged in road transport, and for
drivers working hours".
• Order of Minister no. 1 of 28.01.2009 “On obtaining the Certificate of Professional Competence
for the occupation of Manager of Road Transport Operator”, as amended by Order of Ministerno. 5 of 27.5.2015.
• Guideline of Minister no. 3606/2 of 28.10.2011 “On Certificate o f professional trainings fordrivers of vehicles category C, CE, D and DE”, as amended by Guideline no. 9 of 09.10.2015.
• Guideline of Minister no. 4 of 27.05.2014 “On technical requirements and standards of operationof workshop (technical centre) authorised for tachograph”, as amended by Guideline of Ministerno. 41 of 5.01.2017.
• Guideline of Minister no. 328 of 20.01.2017 “On detailed rules for the list of data, which are kept
in the national electronic register on road transport, as well as its modality”.
• Guideline no 8 of 31.12.2020 of Minister of Infrastructure and Energy “On the criteria, rules andprocedures for the documentation for the issuance of licenses, authorisations and certificates forthe operation of international transport of goods by road”. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no 9 of
19.01.2021), in alignment with the:- Regulation (EC) 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October
2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue theoccupation of road transport operator and repealing Council Directive 96/26/EC;
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2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market;- Directive 2006/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 on
the use of hired vehicles without drivers for the carriage of goods by road.
In accordance with the national legislation the ANALTIR Association manages and issues the
Albanian ECMT permits allocation and ensures that undertakings seeking permits meet all therequirements of the Quality Charter prior to the issue of permits.

REPORT BY ALBANIA ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE QUALITY CHARTERFor Official Use6  ITF/TMB/TR(2016)3/ADD28/FINAL/REVSECTION 1. PROVISIONS REGARDING TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS(Chapter II of the Charter)A) Conditions of establishment (Chapter II, 2)
Implemented
Article 2.2.a)

X Fully•
Law no 8308 of 18.03.1998 “On road transports as last amended by Law
no 10/2016 of 11.02.2016; [Article 6]•
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognition of
official documents, set for these operators”, as amended by DCoM no. 520 of
13.7.2016. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no 135/ 2016, p.10594). [Chapter II
Paragraph 9]❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/ligj/1998/03/18/8308/cde87da8-47cd-486a-a8d2f4ddc675a58d;q=LIGJ%20NR.%208308
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

Article 2.2.b)

X Fully•
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognition of
official documents, set for these operators”, as last amended by DCoM no. 520 of
13.7.2016. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no 135/ 2016, p.10594). [Chapter II
Paragraph 9]
Guideline no 8 of 31.12.2020 of Minister of Infrastructure and Energy “On thecriteria, rules and procedures for the documentation for the issuance of licenses,
authorisations and certificates for the operation of international transport of goods
by road”. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no 9 of 19.01.2021)❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325
http://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2020/12/31/8

Article 2.2.c)

X Fully•
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognition of
official documents, set for these operators”, as amended by DCoM no. 520 of
13.7.2016. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no 135/ 2016, p.10594). [Chapter II
Paragraph 9]

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https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed
above:
Provision of theCharter: [Chapter II,
article 2.2]

Corresponding National Provision:a.
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission
to the occupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, andrecognition of official documents, set for these operators”, as amended[Chapter II Paragraph 9],b. [content]
In order to satisfy the requirement laid down in paragraph 1 (d), antransport undertaking shall:a) have an establishment situated in the Republic of Albania, withpremises where it keeps its core business documents, in particular its
accounting documents, documents containing data relating to driving timeand rest periods and any other document to which the responsible
authority must have access in order to verify compliance with theconditions set out in this regulation;b) have at its disposal one or more vehicles put into circulation in
conformity with the legislation in force, registered in Albania, whether
those vehicles are owned or, under a hire-purchase agreement or a hire orleasing contract;c) conduct effectively and continuously with the necessary administrativeequipment its operations concerning the vehicles mentioned in point (b)at an operating centre situated in Albania.

Any other comments:-

B) Good Repute (Chapter II, 3)
Implemented
Article 3.1.

X Fully• DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognition of
official documents, set for these operators” (OJ of the RA no 49/ 2008, p.2213).
[Chapter II, Paragraph 2.1], as amended.

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Guideline no 8 of 31.12.2020 of Minister of Infrastructure and Energy “On thecriteria, rules and procedures for the documentation for the issuance of licenses,
authorisations and certificates for the operation of international transport of goods
by road”. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no 9 of 19.01.2021)❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325
http://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2020/12/31/8
Article 3.2., incl:- points a) to e);

X Fully• DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, andrecognition of official documents, set for these operators” (OJ of the RA no49/ 2008, p.2213). [Chapter II, Paragraph 3.1], as amended.
3.1 The undertaking is considered to be of good repute when:- list of most serious
infringements:
point d), items i -vii;a) The manager / managers of the activity or the undertaking proves that they havenot committed a violation or punishment in respect of:i) the rules relating to the driving time and the rest periods of the drivers,
installation and use of recording equipment;ii) Training of drivers;iii) mandatory technical, periodic and annual maintenance of the vehicles;(iv) operating rules in the cargo and passenger transport market;v) overloading the vehicle, thereby passing the allowed load according to its
traffic permit;(vi) the weights and dimensions of the maximum means used in domestic andinternational circulation;vii) security of transport of dangerous goods by road;ix) driving license;x) environmental protection;xi) driving the vehicle from drivers under the effect of drugs or psychotropic
substances.
xii) commercial law;xiii financial standing according to law;xiv) terms of payment and employment in the profession;xv) Trafficking in human beings or drugsb) The manager / managers of its activity is not declared ineligible for carrying out
the activity of the road transport operator according to point 4.1 of Chapter III;c) The undertaking has not previously been convicted of serious breaches of therules in force regarding the payments and working conditions of professional
vehicle drivers, road traffic, road safety, professional liability; orç) The head of its activity has completed the rehabilitation period according toletters "a" and "b" of point 4.1 of this chapter.
d) has performed compulsory insurance for damage to third parties in transport.
• Guideline of Minister of Transport and Infrastructure no. 328 of 20.01.2017“On detailed rules for the list of data, which are kept in the national electronic
register on road transport, as well as its modality”, ANNEX 2 (Most serious
infringements for the purposes of the point 2, Article 4).
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1. Regarding driving time and rest period of the driver:a) exceeding the maximum 6-day or fortnightly driving time limits by margins of
25% or more.
b) exceeding, during a daily working period, the maximum daily driving time limit
by a margin of 50% or more without taking a break or without an uninterrupted rest
period of at least 4,5 hours.
c) not having a tachograph and/or speed limiter, or using a fraudulent device able
to modify the records of the recording equipment and/or the speed limiter or
falsifying record sheets or data downloaded from the tachograph and/or the driver
card.
2.

Regarding travel documenta) driving without a valid roadworthiness certificate and/or driving with a very
serious deficiency of, inter alia, the braking system, the steering linkages, thewheels/tyres, the suspension or chassis that would create such an immediate risk toroad safety that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicle.
b) transporting dangerous goods that are prohibited for transport or transporting
such goods in a prohibited or non-approved means of containment or without
identifying them on the vehicle, thus endangering lives or the environment.
c) carrying passengers or goods without holding a valid driving licence or carrying
by an undertaking not holding a valid licence.
d) driving with a driver card that has been falsified, or with a card of which thedriver is not the holder, or which has been obtained on the basis of false declarations
and/or forged documents.
e) carrying goods exceeding the maximum permissible laden mass by 20% or more
for vehicles the permissible laden weight of which exceeds 12 tonnes, and by 25%
or more for vehicles the permissible laden weight of which does not exceed 12
tonnes.
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2017/01/20/328/769644ec-a2c5-4396-93bc900eb14971cc;q=UDHEZIM%20NR.328

Article 3.3.

X Fully• DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognition of
official documents, set for these operators", as amended [Chapter II, (2.2)].
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

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Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed above:
Provision of theCharter: [Chapter II,
article 3.1.]

Corresponding National Provision:•

DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission
to the occupation of road transport operator for goods andpassengers, and recognition of official documents, set for these
operators”, as amended [Chapter II, (2.1)].

III.1 “2. Transport manager”
2.1 An undertaking , which exercises the profession of road transport
operator shall designate at least one natural person as the transport manager,
which satisfies the requirements established in letters "a" and "c" ofparagraph 1 of this chapter, as well as:a) effectively and continuously manages the transport activities of theundertaking;b) has a genuine connection to the undertaking as an employee, director,
owner, shareholder or administrator, or the undertaking is a natural person,
this person himself;c) has residence in Albania.
In the Annex 3 of Instruction is the model of proof regarding good repute.
Provision of theCharter: [Chapter II,
article 3.3.]

Corresponding National Provision:•

DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission
to the occupation of road transport operator for goods andpassengers, and recognition of official documents, set for these
operators", as amended [Chapter II, (2.2)].

b) the contract linking the undertaking with the person referred to in point(a) of this chapter, specifies the tasks to be performed on an effective andcontinuous basis by that person, and indicates his or her responsibilities astransport manager.
The tasks to be specified shall comprise, in particular:i) vehicle maintenance;ii) verification of transport contracts and documents ;iii) basic accounting;iv) the assignment of loads or services to drivers and vehiclesv) verification of safety procedures;

Any other comments:-

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Implemented
Article 4.2, incl.:

X Fully- List of knowledge(4.2.a); b); cf.annex1)•
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission tothe occupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, andrecognition of official documents, set for these operators", as amended (OJ of the
Republic of Albania no 49/ 2008, p.2213), as amended [Paragraph 6, 7, 8].

- Examination
required: oral; written;
exempted(cf. 4.2.c))•
Order of the Minister no.1 of 28.1.2009 “On obtaining the Certificate ofProfessional Competence for the occupation of Manager of Road Transport
Operator (OJ of the Republic of Albania no.13/ 2009, p. 947).
-

List of subjects (Article 2, Paragraph 2, and Appendix 1).

•
Order of the Minister no. 5 of 27.5.2015 “On some addenda andamendments to OM no. 1 of 28.1.2009 on obtaining the Certificate of Professional
Competence for the occupation of Manager of Road Transport Operator, as
amended (OJ of the Republic of Albania no.106/ 2015, p. 5685). (The modelcertificate of professional competence Appendix 2 of Minister’s Order)❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2009/01/28/1/42b05358-581d-4076-a8b8369e8e459816;q=UDHEZIM%20NR.1,%20DATE%2028.01.2009https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2015/05/27/5/629f05cf-0be4-4bbf-86fa029c821c4930;q=UDHEZIM%20NR%205,%20DATE%2027.5.2015

Article 4.3., incl.:

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:- Examinations
procedure (4.3.a); cf.
annex 2)- approval of
examination bodies(4.3.b)- pre-training (4.3.c)- DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognitionof official documents, set for these operators", as amended (OJ of the Republicof Albania no 49/ 2008, p.2213), as amended. [Paragraph 7].
- Order of the Minister no. 1 of 28.1.2009, “On obtaining the Certificate ofProfessional Competence for the occupation of Manager of Road Transport
Operator (OJ of the Republic of Albania no.13/ 2009, p. 947), as amended.
- Order of the Minister no. 5 of 27.5.2015, “On some addenda and amendments
to OM no. 1 of 28.1.2009 on obtaining the Certificate of Professional
Competence for the occupation of Manager of Road Transport Operator, as
amended (OJ of the Republic of Albania no.106/ 2015, p. 5685).

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https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2009/01/28/1/42b05358-581d-4076-a8b8369e8e459816;q=UDHEZIM%20NR.1,%20DATE%2028.01.2009https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2015/05/27/5/629f05cf-0be4-4bbf-86fa029c821c4930;q=UDHEZIM%20NR%205,%20DATE%2027.5.2015

Article 4.4. CPC,
incl.:X Fully
Implemented by:- Name of National Authority or duly approved body:- National certificate(4.4.a); cf. Annex 3)- IRU Academy CPC(4.4.b))The General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS) (cf. Annex 2)- Name of the IRU accredited institution, authorised nationally :The Albanian Association of International Road Haulers (ANALTIR)(cf. Annex 1)❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al
www.analtir.org

Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed above:
Provision of theCharter: [Chapter,
article]_Any other comments:

Attached is the Model of CPC manager (Annex 1 and Annex 2)

D) Financial standing (Chapter II, 5)
Implemented
Article 5.2., including
Capital required for:

X Fully- DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognitionof official documents, set for these operators” (OJ of the Republic of Albania no.
49/ 2008, p.2213), as amended by DCoM no. 520 of 13.7.2016. [Chapter II
Paragraph 5.1, 5.2], as last amended by DCoM no. 53 of 6.2.2019. {OJ of Republicof Albania no.15 of 12.02.2019}.

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[Chapter II, Paragraph 5.2]
- first vehicle- 9 000 EUR, first vehicle- each additional
vehicle- 5 000 EUR, for each additional vehicle❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

Article 5.3 & 5.4

X Fully
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognitionof official documents, set for these operators", as last amended by DCoM no. 520
of 13.7.2016. [Chapter II Paragraph 5.3]
- [list of national financial proofs]❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

Article 5.5.

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:
DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognitionof official documents, set for these operators”, as last amended by DCoM no. 520
of 13.7.2016. [Chapter II Paragraph 5.1]
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed
above:
Provision of theCharter: [Chapter,
article]_Any other comments:_

REPORT BY ALBANIA ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE QUALITY CHARTERFor Official Use14  ITF/TMB/TR(2016)3/ADD28/FINAL/REVSECTION 2. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DRIVERS(Chapter III of the Charter)A) Driving times and rest periods(Chapter III, 1):
All 43 Member Countries participating in the ECMT Multilateral Quota are parties to the European
Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR)
dated 1 July 1970. In the course of any international road haulage operation carried out under an ECMT
licence, the undertaking and members of the crew must comply with the provisions laid down by the
AETR with regard to the duration of driving and rest times and crew composition [It is understood thatcompliance with these provisions are monitored through National procedures, established for the
purpose of implementing the AETR or equivalent regulations].
Any Comments: -B) Driver training (Chapter III, 2)
Implemented
Article 2.1:

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:•
Instruction of Minister no 3606/2 of 28.10.2011 “On Certificate professional
trainings of drivers of vehicles category C, CE, D and DE”, (OJ 153/2011, p.7025), as
amended by Instruction no. 9 of 09.10.2015 (OJ 182, p.12357).
• Guideline of Minister of Public Works and Transport no. 2 of 11.2.2010 “Ontechnical inspection of road vehicles”, (OJ 31, p.1025), as amended.
• Guideline of Minister of Public Works and Transport no. 9 of 3.07.2012 “On audit
and inspection of road safety”. (OJ 98, p.5303).
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2011/10/28/3606-2/bb9eef47-2d43-4457-9020d79d505d107f;q=NR.%203606%2F2,%20DATE%2028.10.2011%20
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2010/03/11/2/fd81cd43-f98a-4686-943f26f61d45fe75;q=MBI%20KONTROLLIN%20TEKNIK%20T%C3%8B%20MJETEV
E%20RRUGORE
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/fz/2012/98/a7f592fe-3018-490b-a84b-3b8e67f15fbb

Article2.2.a) Initialqualificatio
n , incl:

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:

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- List ofknowledge(cf.annex4)•
Instruction of Minister no. 3606/2 of 28.10.2011 “On Certificate professional
trainings of drivers of vehicles category C, CE, D and DE”, (OJ 153/2011, p.7025), as
amended by Instruction no. 9 of 9.10.2015 (OJ 182, p.12357). Annex I.
1. Albanian legislation regarding the professional driver trainings.
➢ Road Code, Regulation on Road Code, Law on Road Transport➢ EU directive 2003/59/EC
2. The driving time and rest time. Tachograph.
➢ Knowledge on maximum working time and penalties➢ Regulation on carriage of goods➢ Regulations on bus transport
3. Technical knowledge on rational driving➢ The characteristic of the transmission system➢ The technical characteristic and operation of safety controls➢ Optimising fuel consumption➢ Loading the vehicle with due safety rules
4. Health, Road and Environments safety and Logistics➢ Accident risk on the road
➢ Ability to prevent illegal trafficking➢ Awareness and importance of physical and mental ability➢ Emergency situations➢ Behaviour to enhance the image of the company➢ Organisation of market and economic environment of road haulage- Course +
test, or, atest only
exemptions- Course + test
vehicles with a maximum authorised speed not exceeding 45 km/h;− vehicles used by, or under the control of, the armed forces, civil defence, the fireservice and forces responsible for maintaining public order;− vehicles undergoing road tests for technical development;− repair or maintenance purposes, or of new or rebuilt vehicles which have not yet
been put into service;− vehicles used in states of emergency or assigned to rescue missions;− vehicles used in the course of driving lessons for any person wishing to obtain adriving licence or a CPC;
− vehicles used for non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods, for personal use;
− vehicles carrying material or equipment to be used by the driver in the course of hisor her work, provided that driving the vehicle is not the driver's principal activity.
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2011/10/28/3606-2/bb9eef47-2d43-4457-9020d79d505d107f;q=NR.%203606%2F2,%20DATE%2028.10.2011%20
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

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Article2.2.b) Periodic
training,incl:

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:•
Instruction of Minister no. 3606/2 of 28.10.2011 “On Certificate professional
trainings of drivers of vehicles category C, CE, D and DE”, (OJ 153/2011, p.7025), as
amended by Instruction no. 9 of 9.10.2015 (OJ 182, p.12357), Article 12, 28 and Annex
I.
1. Albanian legislation regarding the professional driver trainings:➢ Road Code, Regulation on Road Code, Law on Road Transports- List ofknowledge(cf.annex4)➢ EU directive 2003/59/EC
2. The driving time and rest time. Tachograph.
➢ Knowledge on maximum working time and penalties➢ Regulation on carriage of goods➢ Regulations on bus transport
3. Technical knowledge on rational driving➢ The characteristic of the transmission system➢ The technical characteristic and operation of safety controls➢ Optimising fuel consumption➢ Loading the vehicle with due safety rules
4. Health, Road and Environments safety and Logistics➢ Accident risk on the road
➢ Ability to prevent illegal trafficking➢ Awareness and importance of physical and mental ability➢ Emergency situations➢ Behaviour to enhance the image of the company
Organisation of market and economic environment of road haulage
The list of knowledge should be update with the progress of legislation and vehicles
technologies etc.
- Number of hours 35- Periodicity every 5 years- Numberof hours(35)
Periodicity- first periodic training to be completed by December 2020
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2011/10/28/3606-2/bb9eef47-2d43-4457-9020d79d505d107f;q=NR.%203606%2F2,%20DATE%2028.10.2011%20
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

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(every 5
years)- firstperiodic
training tobecompletedby [31 Dec
2019]
Articles2.3; 2.4 approval of
training
centres

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:
Instruction of Minister no. 3606/2 of 28.10.2011 “On Certificate professional trainingsof drivers of vehicles category C, CE, D and DE”, (OJ 153/2011, p.7025), as amended
by Instruction no. 9 of 9.10.2015 (OJ 182, p.12357) Article 8 and 9❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/udhezim/2011/10/28/3606-2/bb9eef47-2d43-4457-9020d79d505d107f;q=NR.%203606%2F2,%20DATE%2028.10.2011%20
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

Article 2.6- CPC
proof,
incl.:- Signaffixed on
driverlicence(permit)- Driver
Qualificati
on card (cf.
annex 5)

X Fully
Implemented by: GDRTS
It is foreseen to be affixed in a special code in the new driving license by next year.
- Name of National Authority(attached is the model, Annex 4)

or

duly

approved

body:

GDRTS

- Name of the IRU accredited institution, authorised nationally: Training Institution,
ANALTIR,
whichisaccreditedby
IRU
Academy(attached is the model Annex 3)❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al- IRU
Academy
CPC
Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed
above:
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Based on Law no. 8378 of 22.07.1998 “Road Code of the Republic ofAlbania”, as amended, Article 134, point 1:
The equivalency of the driving licences issued by foreign states and theEuropean Union members states
1. The holders of the driving licence, issued by a member state of theEuropean Union, USA, Canada and states which are member of theconventions and agreements of UN, during the time it is valid and who havea stay permit in Albania, may obtain, through a request and after handing
over the above-mentioned driving licence, the driving licence of the same
category for which is valid their driving licence without the need to passthrough the qualification as in Article 119. The replaced driving licence isreturned from the Albanian authority, which has issued the new driving
licence to the authority of the issued State. The same provisions apply for
CPC, but without withdrawal of the former CPC.

C) Conditions of employment (Chapter III, 3)
Implemented
Article 3.1

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:
A driver legally employed in conformity with the national Labour Code(Law no. 7961 of 12.07.1995, as amended)❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/preview/ad1c89b1-88fa-402f-8456-a653dcbd44dd

Any other comments:-

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SECTION 3. PROVISIONS REGARDING CHECKS AND PENALTIES(Chapter IV of the Charter)A) Competent authorities and mutual assistance (Chapter IV, 1)
Implemented
1.2.1: re. provisions onundertakings, incl.:- authorisations- training/ examinations- CPC

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision:- Law no 8308 of 18.03.1998 “On road transports”, as last amended by Law no.
10/2016 of 11.02.2016;- DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognitionof official documents, set for these operators”, as amended.
- [Authority(ies)]:
Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and GDRTS❑ Useful Links:- http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/ligj/1998/03/18/8308/cde87da8-47cd-486a-a8d2f4ddc675a58d;q=8308

1.2.2: re. provisions ondrivers, incl.:- training/examinations- CPC

X Fully
Corresponding National Provision [designated National Authority (ies)]:- Law no. 8378 of 22.07.1998 “Rode Code of the Republic of Albania”, asamended [Article 12]- DCoM no. 207 of 25.02.2009, “On approval of the regulations for roadsidechecks and undertakings, as regards the application of working time rules for
persons engaged in road transport, and for drivers working hours”, which has
partially transposed Directive 2006/22/EC on minimum conditions for the
implementation of Reg. (EEC) no. 3821/85 and repealing Council Directive
88/599/EEC.
- Authorities:
The GDRTS and Road Traffic Policy are responsible for roadside checks.
The GDRTS is responsible for checks at the undertaking’s premises.
❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al
https://qbz.gov.al/preview/ad1c89b1-88fa-402f-8456-a653dcbd44dd

Articles 1.2.3 - 1.2.4.

X Fully[adopted procedures on mutual assistance, Authority(ies)]:
Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy

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Article 1.2.5

X Fully[penalties, Authority (ies)]
DCoM no. 325 dated 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, andrecognition of official documents, set for these operators”, as amended(Chapter IV, paragraph 2).
❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

Article 1.3.

X Fully[procedures adopted, Authority (ies)]
Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and ANALTIR❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

Any other comments in relation to one or more provisions listed above:
ProvisionofCharter: [article]

the-B) Checks (Chapter IV, 2)
Implemented
Article 2.1. - checks re. X Fully
Drivers, incl:- Law no. 9514 of 18.04.2006, “On the adherence of the Republic of Albania
in the European Agreement concerning the work of crews of vehicles
engaged in international road transport (AETR) and its Protocol of Signature
and amendment 4”.
- 2.1.1. Driving times - DCoM no. 1054 of 22.12.2010 “On approval of the Rules on recording
and rest periods (cf. equipment in road transport”.
also. Annex 6):- Law no. 8378 of 22.07.1998 “Rode Code of the Republic of Albania”, asamended.
- DCoM no. 1243 of 10.09.2008 on “Approval of the regulation for theorganization of the working time for the persons that are engaged in the road

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- DCoM no. 207 of 25.02.2009 "On approval of the regulations for roadsidechecks and undertakings, as regards the application of working time rules
for persons engaged in road transport, and for drivers working hours".
- [designated National Authority/Body (ies)]
The General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS) and Road
Traffic Policy are responsible for roadside checks.
The General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS is responsible
for checks at the premises of undertakings- [Frequency and scope of checks, incl. roadside; at the premises]
Roadside checks are carried out on the basis of a rotation system of an
appropriate geographical balance. The number of controls includes anumber that is greater every year, of workers carrying out mobile roadtransportation, vehicle operators, enterprises and vehicles, of all categoriesof transportation included in the regulations approved by DCoM no. 1243
of 10.09.2008 and, or in the AETR. (Paragraph 3 of DCoM no. 207 of
25.02.2009)❑ Useful Links: http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al/
Article 2.2. - Checks re.
Undertakings, incl:

X Fully
Corresponding National Provisions:
DCoM no. 207 of 25.02.2009 "On approval of the regulations for roadsidechecks and undertakings, as regards the application of working time rules
for persons engaged in road transport, and for drivers working hours".
- Designated National Authority/Body (ies):
GDRTS is responsible for checks at the undertaking’s premises. Checks arecarried out in cooperation with the State Labour Inspectorate.
- [Frequency of checks]:
Checks at undertaking’s premises are carried out if serious violations of theprovisions of Regulations approved by Council of Ministers with Decision
no. 1243 of 10.09.2008 and of the regulations on registration equipment
have been detected.
❑ Useful Links: http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed
above:
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C) Classification of Infringements (Chapter IV, 3)
Implemented
Article 3.1. re. driving
times and rest periods(cf. also. Annex 7)

X Fully
Corresponding National Provisions:a. [Law/ By-Law/Administrative Arrangement, reference Number, Date ofenforcement, Article, etc]
The provisional infringements of the Law no. 9514 of 18.04.2006, "On theaccession of the Republic of Albania in the European Agreement "For crewsof vehicles involved in international road transport (AETR)", and thelegislation on working hours and rest hours of vehicle drivers as well as theregistration devices, classified according to their importance, are appointed
by the Minister’s Instruction.
b. [Content/List ]Guideline of Minister of Transport and Infrastructure no 328 of 20.01.2017“On detailed rules for the list of data, which are kept in the national electronic
register on road transport, as well as its modality”. {This Guideline
approximates the Article 16(1) and Annex IV of Regulation (EC) no1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October
2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be compliedwith to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing
Council Directive 96/26/EC}.
❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al
http://www.qbz.gov.al/botime/fletore_zyrtare/2019/PDF-2019/15-2019.pdf.

Article 3.2. re.
undertakings, incl:

X Fully
Corresponding National Provisions:- DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, andrecognition of official documents, set for these operators”, as amended.
[Chapter III]❑ Useful Links:
http://www.dpshtrr.gov.al

Request for recognition of equivalence, if appropriate, in relation to one or more provisions listed
above:
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D) Penalties (Chapter IV, 4)
Implemented
Article 4.1.

X Fully
Corresponding National Provisions:
DCoM no. 1243 of 10.09.2008 “On approval of the regulation for the organizationof the working time for the persons that are engaged in the road transport, for thework time of vehicle conductors and registration equipment”, OJ 147/2008,
p.7271). The Decision approximates the Regulations (EEC) no. 561/2006 of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisationof certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council
Regulations (EEC) no. 3821/85 and (EC) no. 2135/98 and repealing Council
Regulation (EEC) no. 3820/85 and (EEC).
❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/09/10/1243/d58669b3-2706-4718-b9b5755fae2049eb

Article 4.2.on drivers
incl, infringementsre:- 4.2.1. AETR rules

X Fully
Corresponding National Provisions:- DCoM no. 1243 of 10.09.2008 “On approval of the regulation for the organizationof the working time for the persons that are engaged in the road transport, for thework time of vehicle conductors and registration equipment”, (OJ 147/2008,
p.7271)- DCoM no. 1054 dated. 22.12.2010 “On approval of the Rules on recording
equipment in road transport”. (OJ 186/2010, p.10341).
Corresponding National Provisions:- 4.2.2. driver
training- Law No 10/2016 of 11.02.2016 “On some addenda and amendments to Law No
8308 of 18.03.1998 ‘On road transports”, as amended, which entered in force on
22 March 2016, is partially approximated with the Directive 2006/22/EC of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on minimum conditions
for the implementation of Council Regulations (EEC) no 3820/85 and (EEC) no3821/85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities andrepealing Council Directive 88/599/EEC.
- Guideline of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure no 4 of 27.05.2014 “Ontechnical requirements and standards of operation of workshop (technical centre)
authorised of tachograph” is issued and implemented.
Regarding European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles
engaged in International Road Transport (AETR), since the first half of 2014, 30
inspection patrols enforce the installation and use of tachograph in the territory of
Albania, etc. There are twelve authorised tachograph workshops, which install andcarry out regular inspections of tachograph. 150 penalties were imposed for
infringement of AETR provisions in 2015, (in 2016 were imposed 80 penalties).
The inspectors are trained, but further enhancement of their capacities is needed.

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https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2010/12/22/1054/d46f0685-8db4-43b5-a3a15a28b155d9a5

Article 4.3. on undertakings:

X Fully- 4.3.1.

- [Competent Authority/Body(ies); Law/By-Law/Administrative Arrangement,
reference Number, Date of enforcement, Article, etc]

Corresponding National Provisions :• Law no 8308 of 18.03.1998 “On road transports” as last amended by Law no.
10/2016 of 11.02.2016; [Article 6]- 4.3 2.

• DCoM no. 325 of 19.03.2008, “On approval of rules for admission to theoccupation of road transport operator for goods and passengers, and recognition of
official documents, set for these operators”, as last amended by DCoM no. 520 of
13.7.2016. (OJ of the Republic of Albania no. 135/ 2016, p.10594). [Chapter III]
- [Notification, Time limits for rectifying the situation]:−a time limit not exceeding 9 months (transport manager)−

a time limit not exceeding 12 months (financial standing)❑ Useful Links:
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/ligj/1998/03/18/8308/cde87da8-47cd-486a-a8d2f4ddc675a58d;q=8308
https://qbz.gov.al/eli/vendim/2008/03/19/325/821b8af7-466e-451b-83ac634f54071f9b;q=VKM.NR%20325

Any other comments in relation to one or more provisions listed above:
ProvisionofCharter: [article]

the [comment]

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ANNEX 1: Model of the certificate of professional Competence (CPC) manager

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ANNEX 2 Model of the national CPC manager transport

REPUBLIKA E SHQIPËRISËMINISTRIA E INFRASTRUKTURЁS DHE ENERGJISЁ
AL

Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Shërbimeve të Transportit Rrugor
General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS)

CERTIFIKATA E KOMPETENCËS PROFESIONALE NË TRANSPORTIN RRUGORNDËRKOMBËTAR TË MALLRAVE

Nr. _________________
Komisioni i vlerësimit të provimit, nëpërmjet kësaj, vërteton që:(a)Emri, mbiemri: _____________________
Vendi i lindjes: ______________________
Data e lindjes: ______________________
ka kaluar testet e provimit (viti:.......................; kursi/ *: ........................................) organizuar përdhënien e certifikatës së kompetencës profesionale në transportin rrugor të brendshëm të
mallrave/udhëtarëve në përputhje me udhëzimin nr.___, datë _____ 2009 “Për certifikatën ekompetencës profesionale për drejtuesin e veprimtarisë së operatorit të transportit rrugor”.
(b) personi i përmendur në (a) është kualifikuar për të punuar me aftësi profesionale në njëndërmarrje si drejtues veprimtarie për transportin rrugor ndërkombëtar të mallrave/ udhëtarëve.
Kjo certifikatë përbën provën e mjaftueshme të kompetencës profesionale referuar VKM-së
nr.325, datë 19.3.2008 “Për miratimin e rregullave për pranimin në veprimtarinë e operatorit tëtransportit rrugor të mallrave dhe udhëtarëve, si dhe për njohjen e dokumenteve zyrtare, tëcaktuara për këta operatorë”Lëshuar në......................................, më .......................................................
Firma e kryetarit të komisionit

Firma dhe vula e DPSHTRrsë

_______________________________________________* në rastin kur aplikohet, sipas shkronjave “b”, “c” dhe “d” të nenit 7 të udhëzimit.

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ANNEX 3: Model of the national CPC driver

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ANNEX 5: Driving licence model, issued by GDRTS from 24 January2017

This model has physical characteristics in accordance with ISO 7810 and ISO 7816 – 1. The card
material is polycarbonate. The safety elements meet the requirements of the Directive 2006/126/EC
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences.

TABLE OF EQUIVALENCES
Categories of model issued from24.01.2017
AM
A1
A2
A
B1
B
C1
C
D1
D
BE
C1E
CE
D1E

Corresponding categories
AM
AM, A1
AM, A1, A2
AM, A1, A2, A
AM, B1AM, B1, B
AM, B, C1
AM, B, C1, C
AM, B, C, D1
AM, B, C, D1, D
AM, B, BE
AM, B, BE, C1E
AM, BE, C1E, CE
AM, BE, CE, D1E

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DE

AM, BE, CE, D1E, DE

ANNEX 6: Certificates of IRU Academy Accreditation issued to ANLATIR Training Institute

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ANNEX 7: New CPC model, (for manager and driver), issues by ANALTIR from January, 2018

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