Driving in Libya vs. Slovakia: Safety Tips & Insights

Discover the fascinating contrasts in road regulations and driving practices between Libya and Slovakia. While Libya emphasizes freedom on the roads, Slovakia prioritizes structured safety measures, such as designated bus and cycle lanes. Understanding these distinctions can greatly enhance your travel experience and ensure safer journeys 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	Slovakia
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' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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.

slovakia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

slovakia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

slovakia:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

slovakia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

slovakia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

slovakia:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

slovakia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

slovakia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

slovakia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

slovakia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

libya:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	Slovakia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 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

slovakia:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

libya:

80 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

70 km/h

slovakia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

slovakia:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

slovakia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

80 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

libya:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Signals

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	Libya	Slovakia
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 Slovakia
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Slovak; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

slovakia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

slovakia:

Not used in Slovakia

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

slovakia:

Slovak; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

slovakia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

slovakia:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

slovakia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Libya	Slovakia
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	International Driving Permit required along with local license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Mandatory and regular 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

slovakia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

slovakia:

International Driving Permit required along with local license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

slovakia:

Mandatory and regular inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Libya		Slovakia
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas		Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial		Can be substantial

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

slovakia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

slovakia:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Libya	Slovakia
Contact: General Emergency	193	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	158
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

slovakia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

slovakia:

158

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

slovakia:

Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	Slovakia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	€50 to €150, points in some regions
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	€100 to €200, points in some regions
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	€100 to €250, points on license possible
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

slovakia:

Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

slovakia:

€50 to €150, points in some regions

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

slovakia:

€100 to €200, points in some regions

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

slovakia:

€100 to €250, points on license possible

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

slovakia:

Common

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

slovakia:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay