Driving Safety in Libya vs. Tunisia: Key Differences

Driving in Libya and Tunisia presents unique challenges and practices that every traveler should understand. Key distinctions include speed limits, traffic regulations, and emergency contact numbers, which can significantly influence road safety. Familiarizing yourself with these contrasts will ensure a smoother and more secure journey in either country.

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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	Tunisia
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 permitted.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Not commonly designated.	N/A
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.

tunisia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

libya:

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

tunisia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

libya:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

libya:

Not commonly designated.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

libya:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Libya	Tunisia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	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	110 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Generally not used.	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

libya:

40 km/h

tunisia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

libya:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

libya:

70 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

libya:

100 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

libya:

Generally not used.

tunisia:

N/A

Signals

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	Libya	Tunisia
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 typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

libya:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

tunisia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

libya:

Not used in Libya

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

libya:

Arabic

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

libya:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Libya		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed unless specified		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

libya:

Generally not allowed unless specified

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

libya:

Varies by locality; check for signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Libya	Tunisia
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	Mandatory; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

libya:

International Driving Permit required

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

libya:

International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

libya:

Required for registration and periodically thereafter

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Libya		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

libya:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

libya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Libya	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Possible; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

libya:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

libya:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

libya:

Possible; checkpoints used in some areas

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

libya:

Varies; can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Libya	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	193	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by area	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

libya:

193

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

libya:

Varies by area

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

libya:

Check with your insurance provider

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

libya:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

libya:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Libya	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on severity	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines may apply	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines may apply	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required within 30 days	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

libya:

Varies; fines based on severity

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

libya:

Fines may apply

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

libya:

Fines may apply

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

libya:

Fines may apply

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

libya:

Possible

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

libya:

Varies; typically required within 30 days

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay