Driving in Libya vs. South Korea: Key Differences Explained

Discover the striking contrasts in road regulations and practices between Libya and South Korea. From lane markings and speed limits to traffic signals and alcohol restrictions, this comparative analysis highlights essential distinctions that ensure a safe driving experience abroad. Understanding these variations is crucial for any traveler navigating foreign roads.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the separation between directions on some roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
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
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

libya:

Marks the separation between directions on some roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

south korea:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

libya:

south korea:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

libya:

south korea:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

south korea:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

libya:

N/A

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

libya:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

libya:

50 km/h

south korea:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

south korea:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

libya:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

70 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

libya:

90 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

south korea:

N/A

Signals

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	Libya	South korea
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 South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

south korea:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Libya	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration and periodically thereafter	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

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

libya:

International Driving Permit required

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

south korea:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Libya	South korea
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

south korea:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

libya:

0.00%

south korea:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

libya:

0.00%

south korea:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Test Refusal

libya:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Libya	South korea
Contact: General Emergency	193	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

south korea:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

south korea:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay