Driving in Libya vs. North Macedonia: Key Differences

When considering a journey in Libya or North Macedonia, understanding the nuances of their road regulations is crucial. While Libya enforces strict no overtaking rules, North Macedonia features designated bus and cycle lanes. Additionally, speed limits differ significantly, reflecting each country's unique approach to vehicular safety. Awareness of these distinctions ensures a secure driving experience 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	North macedonia
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.	Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and marked paths.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

north macedonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

north macedonia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

north macedonia:

Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

north macedonia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

north macedonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

north macedonia:

Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

north macedonia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

north macedonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

north macedonia:

Bicycle symbols and marked paths.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

north macedonia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

north macedonia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	North macedonia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

north macedonia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

90 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

north macedonia:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

north macedonia:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

north macedonia:

N/A

Signals

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	Libya	North macedonia
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Libya	Prepare to go
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Prohibited in urban areas at night
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage	Not to be used to signal other messages	Not to signal other messages
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Macedonian; standard symbols

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

north macedonia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

north macedonia:

Prepare to go

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

libya:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

north macedonia:

Prohibited in urban areas at night

Headlight Flash: Usage

libya:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

north macedonia:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage

libya:

Not to be used to signal other messages

north macedonia:

Not to signal other messages

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

north macedonia:

Macedonian; standard symbols

Turns

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	Libya		North macedonia
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed unless specified		Prohibited unless specified by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

north macedonia:

Prohibited unless specified by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

north macedonia:

Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Libya	North macedonia
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	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
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

north macedonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

north macedonia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

north macedonia:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

libya:

Displayed on windshield

north macedonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

north macedonia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

north macedonia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Libya		North macedonia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

libya:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

north macedonia:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Libya	North macedonia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas	Conducted at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

north macedonia:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

north macedonia:

Conducted at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

north macedonia:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Libya	North macedonia
Contact: General Emergency	193	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	192
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact local service providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

north macedonia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

north macedonia:

192

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

north macedonia:

Contact local service providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

north macedonia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

north macedonia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	North macedonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	50 EUR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	40 EUR
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	250 EUR, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; typically within 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

north macedonia:

Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

north macedonia:

50 EUR

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

north macedonia:

40 EUR

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

north macedonia:

250 EUR, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

north macedonia:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

north macedonia:

Varies; typically within 15 days to pay