Driving in Libya vs. Serbia: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Libya and Serbia, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experience. From varying speed limits and lane markings to unique rules on alcohol consumption, understanding these contrasts is vital for ensuring a secure journey abroad. Discover how these two nations shape their roadway environments differently.

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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	Serbia
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.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often 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 colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

serbia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

serbia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

serbia:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

serbia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

serbia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

serbia:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

serbia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

serbia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

serbia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

serbia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

libya:

serbia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

serbia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	Serbia
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: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

serbia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

90 km/h

serbia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

serbia:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

serbia:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

libya:

serbia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

serbia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Libya	Serbia
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 Serbia
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Serbian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

serbia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

serbia:

Not used in Serbia

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

serbia:

Serbian; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

serbia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

serbia:

Varies by city; check for signs

Documentation

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	Libya	Serbia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Mandatory periodic inspections
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

serbia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

serbia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

serbia:

Mandatory periodic inspections

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

serbia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

serbia:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Libya	Serbia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; police regularly perform checks
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial, varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

serbia:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

libya:

0.00%

serbia:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

serbia:

Common; police regularly perform checks

Enforcement: Fines

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

serbia:

Substantial, varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Libya	Serbia
Contact: General Emergency	193	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	192
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	1987
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

serbia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

serbia:

192

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

serbia:

1987

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

serbia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

serbia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	Serbia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; typically €20 to €100, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; heavy fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	€20 to €40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	€30 to €50
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	€30 to €50, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Yes, possible for smaller fines
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; typically 8 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

serbia:

Varies; typically €20 to €100, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

libya:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

serbia:

Varies; heavy fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

serbia:

€20 to €40

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

serbia:

€30 to €50

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

serbia:

€30 to €50, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

serbia:

Yes, possible for smaller fines

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

serbia:

Varies; typically 8 days to pay