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Driving in Cyprus

Drivers should note that driving is on the left-hand side of the road, not on the right.
 
The minimum driving age is 18. To rent a car, drivers must be in possession of a driving license for at least three years or be aged over 25. Visitors may drive using a valid international driving licence or their national driving license, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wish to drive.
 
Fairly good surfaced roads complying within ternational traffic requirements link cities and villages. Four-lane motorways connect the capital, Lefkosia (Nicosia) with the coastal cities of Lemesos (Limassol), Larnaka (Larnaca) and Pafos (Paphos). Minor roads and forest roads are for the most par tun surfaced, but in good condition. Drivers should note that driving is on the left-hand side of the road, not on the right. All the international road traffic signs are in use and placed on the left-hand side of roads and highways. Distances and speed limits are posted in kilometers and kilometer/per hour (km/h) respectively. The maximum speed limit on motorways is 100 km/h and the minimum is 65 km/h. The use of seatbelts is compulsory both in the front and back, while the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited while driving.  It is an offence to drive a motor vehicle or a pedal bicycle when under the influence of alcohol.
 
The legal limit in breath is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit in blood is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Rush hours in the cities are approximately between 07:30 - 08:00 and 13:00 - 13:30 and in late afternoon 17:00 - 18:00 in winter or 18:00 - 19:00 in summer.

Useful Material/Χρήσιμο Υλικό

  • Promotional Material
  • Leaflets in Several Languages
  • Multimedia
  • Articles
  • Material in Turkish Language
  • Tips for Foreigners Drivers
  • Useful Informations

Τελευταίες Αναρτήσεις

Increased penalties for road traffic offences

Driving under the influence of alcohol

Campaigns 2019

Road Safety awareness day at Trachoni

Law on bicycles – Cyclists riding side by side

 

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Useful Links

 - Cyprus Police Official Website 

 - SBA Police Official Website

 - European Transport Safety Council (ETSC)

 - European Commision Road Safety

 - TISPOL

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