Driving in Belize vs. Libya: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Belize and Libya, understanding the variations in traffic regulations is essential for a secure journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, overtaking rules, and alcohol consumption policies. By familiarizing yourself with these driving contrasts, you can ensure a safer and more enjoyable travel experience in both countries.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in belize is 49

1.75 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for belize is 1.75 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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	Belize	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	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not commonly designated.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not commonly designated.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

belize:

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

libya:

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

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

libya:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

libya:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

libya:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Libya
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

libya:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

libya:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

libya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

libya:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

libya:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

libya:

80 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

libya:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

libya:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

libya:

Yes

Signals

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	Belize	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 Belize	Not used in Libya
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

belize:

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

belize:

Not used in Belize

libya:

Not used in Libya

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

libya:

Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Belize		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally not allowed unless specified

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

Documentation

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	Belize	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	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Required for registration and periodically thereafter
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

libya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Belize	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Libya
Contact: General Emergency	911	193
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Varies by area
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

libya:

Varies by area

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days