Driving in Algeria vs. Libya: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Algeria and Libya, understanding the nuances of their traffic regulations and driving customs is crucial for safety. Key distinctions, such as speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol limits, can significantly impact your experience behind the wheel. Stay informed to navigate these vibrant countries confidently!

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Driving Side

The driving side in algeria is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in algeria is 46

0.339 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for algeria is 0.339 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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	Algeria	Libya
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the separation between directions on some roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except on one-way roads.	Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Not commonly designated.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not applicable	Not commonly designated.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Generally not used.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

algeria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

algeria:

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

libya:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

algeria:

Prohibited except on one-way roads.

libya:

Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

algeria:

Not applicable

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

algeria:

Not applicable

libya:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Algeria	Libya
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Generally not used.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

algeria:

50 km/h

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

100 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

algeria:

90 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

80 km/h

libya:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

algeria:

120 km/h

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

algeria:

100 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

algeria:

90 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

algeria:

Not applicable

libya:

Generally not used.

Signals

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	Algeria	Libya
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Libya
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Usually triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

algeria:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

algeria:

Not typically used

libya:

Not used in Libya

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

algeria:

Excessive use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

libya:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

algeria:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

libya:

Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

algeria:

Usually triangular with red borders

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Algeria		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Usually not allowed unless indicated		Generally not allowed unless specified
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

algeria:

Usually not allowed unless indicated

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

U- Turns Allowed

algeria:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by sign

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Algeria	Libya
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age	Required for registration and periodically thereafter
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

algeria:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

algeria:

Mandatory every few years, varies based on vehicle age

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Algeria		Libya
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

algeria:

More frequent use than in some countries

libya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

algeria:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crosswalks

libya:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Algeria	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Checkpoints used especially on holidays	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Limits: General Drivers

algeria:

0.02%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

algeria:

0.00%; zero tolerance

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

algeria:

Checkpoints used especially on holidays

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Emergency Services

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	Algeria	Libya
Contact: General Emergency	1548	193
Contact: Traffic Police	17	Varies by area
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance provider or auto club	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

algeria:

1548

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

algeria:

libya:

Varies by area

Contact: Roadside Assistance

algeria:

Contact insurance provider or auto club

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

algeria:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Algeria	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Alcohol	Heavy fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for non-compliance	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines imposed, may include points on license	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; also through post or bank	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid promptly	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

algeria:

Varies; can reach up to several thousand dinars

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Alcohol

algeria:

Heavy fines, possible jail time

libya:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

algeria:

Fines imposed for non-compliance

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

algeria:

Fines imposed, may include points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

algeria:

Possible; also through post or bank

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

algeria:

Varies; typically must be paid promptly

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days