Driving in Libya vs Malta: Key Differences Explained

Welcome to our insightful comparison of driving regulations between Libya and Malta. Discover the notable contrasts in road etiquette, speed limits, and lane usage. With Libya driving on the right and Malta on the left, understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring safe and enjoyable travels in each nation.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in libya is 0

0.03 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for libya is 0.03 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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	Libya	Malta
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the separation between directions on some roads.	Marks the left edge on some divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Often used to indicate parking restrictions.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A

Driving Side

libya:

Right

malta:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

Overtaking: On Left

libya:

Yes

malta:

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

malta:

Yes

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

libya:

Use rightmost lane.

malta:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

malta:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

malta:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

malta:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	Malta
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

malta:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

90 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

libya:

80 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

malta:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

libya:

Yes

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Libya	Malta
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Libya	Not used in Malta
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	English and Maltese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

malta:

Not used in Malta

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Turns

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	Libya		Malta
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed unless specified		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

malta:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

malta:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Libya	Malta
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Annual vehicle inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield.

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

libya:

International Driving Permit required

malta:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

malta:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

malta:

Annual vehicle inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

libya:

Displayed on windshield

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

Road Etiquette

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	Libya		Malta
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

libya:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

malta:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Libya	Malta
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

malta:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

libya:

0.00%

malta:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

libya:

0.00%

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

malta:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Libya		Malta
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

libya:

Signal right when preparing to exit

malta:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Libya	Malta
Contact: General Emergency	193	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	112 for emergencies
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

malta:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

malta:

112 for emergencies

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	Malta
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	Typically around €50, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	Typically around €100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	Typically around €100, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

malta:

Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

libya:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay