Driving Differences: Libya vs Paraguay - A Safety Guide

Discover the unique road regulations and traffic customs that set Libya and Paraguay apart. From speed limits and lane markings to alcohol restrictions and emergency contacts, this comparison reveals key distinctions that can impact your journey. Stay informed to navigate safely and confidently in these diverse driving environments.

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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	Paraguay
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.	Rarely, usually prohibited.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, mainly in urban areas.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited, mainly in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols; may not always be separated by color.
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.

paraguay:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

paraguay:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

paraguay:

Rarely, usually prohibited.

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

paraguay:

Yes, mainly in urban areas.

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

paraguay:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

paraguay:

Labeled with 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

paraguay:

Limited, mainly in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

paraguay:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

paraguay:

Bicycle symbols; may not always be separated by color.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

paraguay:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

paraguay:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	Paraguay
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40 km/h
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	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Yes, in major cities.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

libya:

50 km/h

paraguay:

40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

paraguay:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

90 km/h

paraguay:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

70 km/h

paraguay:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

paraguay:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

paraguay:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

80 km/h

paraguay:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

paraguay:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

libya:

Yes

paraguay:

Yes, in major cities.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

libya:

Yes

paraguay:

Common

Signals

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	Libya	Paraguay
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 Paraguay
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Spanish; standard symbols used as well
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

paraguay:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

paraguay:

Not used in Paraguay

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

paraguay:

Spanish; standard symbols used as well

Traffic Signs: Warning

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

paraguay:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Libya		Paraguay
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed unless specified		Varies; usually not permitted unless indicated.
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

paraguay:

Varies; usually not permitted unless indicated.

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

paraguay:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Libya	Paraguay
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Required periodically; proof may be checked during stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

libya:

International Driving Permit required

paraguay:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

paraguay:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

paraguay:

Required periodically; proof may be checked during stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

libya:

Displayed on windshield

paraguay:

Displayed on vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

paraguay:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

paraguay:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Libya	Paraguay
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	More frequent than in some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to allow passage

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

libya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

paraguay:

More frequent than in some countries

Pedestrians Priority

libya:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

paraguay:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

libya:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

paraguay:

Pull over to allow passage

Alcohol

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	Libya		Paraguay
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%		0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas		Common; police checkpoints

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

paraguay:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

paraguay:

Common; police checkpoints

Emergency Services

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	Libya	Paraguay
Contact: General Emergency	193	911
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

paraguay:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

paraguay:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

paraguay:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

paraguay:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	Paraguay
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; can be substantial, worse in urban areas
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	Substantial fines and penalties
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Possible; fines can be paid directly to police
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; usually within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

paraguay:

Varies; can be substantial, worse in urban areas

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

paraguay:

Fines apply; amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

paraguay:

Fines apply; amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

paraguay:

Substantial fines and penalties

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

paraguay:

Possible; fines can be paid directly to police

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

paraguay:

Varies; usually within 30 days