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Driving in Cyprus
Road Conditions
Well-maintained, good-sized roads connect the villages and the towns, with four lane motorways connecting the main towns of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Paphos. Minor roads and forest roads are usually kept in good condition although they may be un-surfaced. Many mountain roads may close in the winter.
In Cyprus driving is on the left, as in the UK and unlike the rest of western Europe.
Speed Limits
The speed limit on motorways is 100 Km/h
Regional roads: 80 km/h, unless otherwise indicated
Built up areas (towns and villages): 50 Km/h, unless otherwise indicated
Speeding is penalised with a fine
In a few words:
- Using a mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited unless using a "handsfree" unit
- Motorcyclists must wear a helmet
- Road signs are in English and Greek
- Distances are marked in kilometres
- Road speeds are marked in kilometres-per hour (Km/h)
- All roads on the entire island are toll free
- Horns must not be used between 22:00-06:00
- Third party liability insurance is obligatory
- Front seat belts for driver and passengers are compulsory. Occupants should be belted when they are provided in rear seats.
- It is obligatory for all children under the age of five to sit in the back, strapped into a proper child car seat. Children from five to ten years of age may occupy the front passenger seat provided a child's seat belt has been fitted.
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Speed checks are very frequent. Police may use mobile cameras during their speed checks.
Emergency assistance call 112 or 199
Driving Licences
Cyprus accepts the driving licences of all EU Member States and any person with a valid licence may drive legally on it in Cyprus.
Driving in Cyprus under the influence of alcohol
It is illegal to drive a car or motorbike - or even pedal cycle - while under the influence of alcohol. Police officers do not tolerate at all people driving under the influence of alcohol.
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