Azerbaijan vs Libya: Key Driving Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Libya showcase distinct approaches to road regulations that significantly impact travel safety. While Azerbaijan employs variable speed limits and has designated bus lanes, Libya lacks such features. Understanding these contrasts is essential for drivers navigating these regions, ensuring a smoother and safer experience on their journeys.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in azerbaijan is 49

0.647 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for azerbaijan is 0.647 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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	Azerbaijan	Libya
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided 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	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	Not commonly designated.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	Not commonly designated.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Often designated for buses and public transport.	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Generally not used.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

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

libya:

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

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

libya:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

libya:

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

libya:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

libya:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

libya:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

libya:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Libya
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Generally not used.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

libya:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

libya:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

libya:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

libya:

Generally not used.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

libya:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	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 used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Libya
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Arabic

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

azerbaijan:

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

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

libya:

Not used in Libya

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

libya:

Arabic

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Generally not allowed unless specified

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Libya
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Required for registration and periodically thereafter
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

libya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Libya
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

libya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Libya
Contact: General Emergency	112	193
Contact: Traffic Police	102	Varies by area
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

libya:

Varies by area

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days