Driving in Bulgaria vs. Libya: Know the Key Differences

When navigating the roads of Bulgaria and Libya, understanding the distinct regulations and practices is crucial for a safe journey. This comparison highlights significant variations in lane markings, speed limits, and documentation requirements. Travelers should note Bulgaria's structured public transport lanes, contrasted with Libya's more flexible road conditions, ensuring a well-informed driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bulgaria is 75

1.368 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bulgaria is 1.368 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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	Bulgaria	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: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Primarily reserved for public transport.	Not commonly designated.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	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

bulgaria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bulgaria:

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

libya:

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

Overtaking: On Right

bulgaria:

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: Presence

bulgaria:

Yes

libya:

Bus Lanes: Usage

bulgaria:

Primarily reserved for public transport.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bulgaria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bulgaria:

Yes

libya:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bulgaria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bulgaria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

libya:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bulgaria:

N/A

libya:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bulgaria:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Bulgaria	Libya
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	140 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Generally not used.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bulgaria:

30 km/h

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bulgaria:

80 km/h

libya:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bulgaria:

140 km/h

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bulgaria:

100 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bulgaria:

100 km/h

libya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bulgaria:

N/A

libya:

Generally not used.

Signals

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	Bulgaria	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 Bulgaria	Not used in Libya
Traffic Signs: Language	Bulgarian; symbols are standard	Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

bulgaria:

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

bulgaria:

Not used in Bulgaria

libya:

Not used in Libya

Traffic Signs: Language

bulgaria:

Bulgarian; symbols are standard

libya:

Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

bulgaria:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Bulgaria		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Generally not allowed unless specified
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

bulgaria:

Not generally allowed

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

U- Turns Allowed

bulgaria:

Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Bulgaria	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 with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof required	Required for registration and periodically thereafter
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or 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

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bulgaria:

Yes, proof required

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bulgaria:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

libya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bulgaria:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bulgaria:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Bulgaria	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

bulgaria:

0.05%

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bulgaria:

Common; checkpoints used

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

bulgaria:

Substantial

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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

Contact: General Emergency

bulgaria:

112

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

bulgaria:

Varies by region

libya:

Varies by area

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bulgaria:

Check with your insurance provider or local providers

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bulgaria:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bulgaria:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bulgaria	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Up to €50	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Up to €50	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; typically fined and points on license	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines often paid onsite	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

bulgaria:

Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bulgaria:

Up to €50

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bulgaria:

Up to €50

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bulgaria:

Varies; typically fined and points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

bulgaria:

Common; fines often paid onsite

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

bulgaria:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days