Driving in Bolivia vs. Libya: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Bolivia and Libya, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that can significantly impact their journey. From differing speed limits to lane markings, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a safe driving experience abroad. Explore how these two countries diverge in their traffic norms and safeguard yourself while traveling.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bolivia is 48

0.541 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bolivia is 0.541 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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	Bolivia	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: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Not commonly designated.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bolivia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bolivia:

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

libya:

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

Overtaking: On Right

bolivia:

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

bolivia:

N/A

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bolivia:

N/A

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bolivia:

Yes

libya:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bolivia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bolivia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

libya:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bolivia:

N/A

libya:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bolivia:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Bolivia	Libya
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-90 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No, not commonly used	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

bolivia:

40 km/h

libya:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bolivia:

30 km/h

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bolivia:

70-80 km/h

libya:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bolivia:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bolivia:

No, not commonly used

libya:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bolivia:

Yes, fines can be issued immediately

libya:

Yes

Signals

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	Bolivia	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 Bolivia	Not used in Libya
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only to avoid accidents	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish	Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

bolivia:

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

bolivia:

Not used in Bolivia

libya:

Not used in Libya

Horn Usage: Allowed

bolivia:

Only to avoid accidents

libya:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bolivia:

Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas

libya:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

bolivia:

Spanish

libya:

Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

bolivia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Bolivia		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally not allowed unless specified
U- Turns Allowed	Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

bolivia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

U- Turns Allowed

bolivia:

Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Bolivia	Libya
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Required for registration and periodically thereafter
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

bolivia:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bolivia:

International Driving Permit required

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bolivia:

Annual inspection required

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bolivia:

Displayed on the windshield

libya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bolivia:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bolivia:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bolivia		Libya
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bolivia:

Frequent use compared to some countries

libya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bolivia:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

libya:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bolivia	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints often used	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Varies, can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

bolivia:

0.05%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bolivia:

0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bolivia:

Common; checkpoints often used

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

bolivia:

Varies, can be substantial

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Bolivia	Libya
Contact: General Emergency	911	193
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Varies by area
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bolivia:

911

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

bolivia:

110

libya:

Varies by area

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bolivia:

Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bolivia:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bolivia:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bolivia	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may result in points on license	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply, varies by location	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply and points on license	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required to be paid promptly	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

bolivia:

Varies; may result in points on license

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bolivia:

Fines apply

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bolivia:

Fines may apply, varies by location

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bolivia:

Fines apply and points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

bolivia:

Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

bolivia:

Varies; typically required to be paid promptly

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days