Driving Differences: Greece vs. Libya for Safe Travels

Exploring the road rules in Greece and Libya reveals notable contrasts crucial for safe travel. While Greece boasts dedicated bus and cycle lanes, Libya lacks these features. Speed limits also differ, with urban speeds set at 30 km/h in Greece compared to 40 km/h in Libya. Understanding these distinctions is vital for a secure driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in greece is 79

1.907 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for greece is 1.907 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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	Greece	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	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	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
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Generally not used.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

greece:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

greece:

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

libya:

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

Overtaking: On Right

greece:

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

greece:

Yes

libya:

Bus Lanes: Usage

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Bus Lanes: Markings

greece:

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

libya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

greece:

Yes

libya:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

libya:

Not commonly designated.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

libya:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

libya:

Generally not used.

Speeds Limits

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	Greece	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	130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Generally not used.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

greece:

30 km/h

libya:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

greece:

80 km/h

libya:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

greece:

130 km/h

libya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

greece:

100 km/h

libya:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

libya:

Generally not used.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

libya:

Yes

Signals

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	Greece	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 Greece	Not used in Libya
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Greek and English; symbols are standard	Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

greece:

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

greece:

Not used in Greece

libya:

Not used in Libya

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

libya:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

libya:

Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Greece		Libya
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Generally not allowed unless specified

Right Turn On Red

greece:

Not allowed

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

Documentation

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	Greece	Libya
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections 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

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

libya:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

greece:

International Driving Permit required

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

libya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

greece:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

greece:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Greece	Libya
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; police may set up roadblocks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

greece:

0.05%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

greece:

0.02%

libya:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

libya:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

Test Refusal

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

libya:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Greece	Libya
Contact: General Emergency	112	193
Contact: Traffic Police	100	Varies by area
Contact: Roadside Assistance	10400 for ELPA assistance	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

greece:

112

libya:

193

Contact: Traffic Police

greece:

100

libya:

Varies by area

Contact: Roadside Assistance

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

greece:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

greece:

Mandatory

libya:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Greece	Libya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license	Varies; fines based on severity
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€350, points on license	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€350, points on license	Fines may apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days	Possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 10 days to pay	Varies; typically required within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

Common Fines: Seat Belts

greece:

€350, points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

greece:

€100, points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

greece:

€350, points on license

libya:

Fines may apply

Payment: On The Spot

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

libya:

Possible

Payment: Deadline

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days