Driving Safely: Libya vs. Montenegro Road Rules

When traveling through Libya and Montenegro, understanding the unique aspects of their road regulations is essential for a secure journey. Key distinctions include varying speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol limits, which can significantly impact your driving experience. Navigate these contrasts wisely to ensure your safety while abroad.

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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

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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	Montenegro
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the separation between directions on some roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed except when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	Not applicable

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

montenegro:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

montenegro:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

montenegro:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

montenegro:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

montenegro:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	Montenegro
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

montenegro:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

70 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

libya:

Yes

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Libya	Montenegro
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 Libya	Not used in Montenegro
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

montenegro:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Libya		Montenegro
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed unless specified		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Libya	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Yes, periodic inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

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

libya:

International Driving Permit required

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Libya		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

libya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Libya		Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%		0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas		Common; checkpoints used regularly

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

montenegro:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Emergency Services

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	Libya	Montenegro
Contact: General Emergency	193	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available from several organizations; check locally
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

montenegro:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days