Cyprus summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Greek and Turkish
Euro
793,963
GMT + 2
357
Left
Yes
Local weather
Nicosia
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Thu21° | 35° - Fri21° | 35°
- Sat20° | 35°
- Sun19° | 34°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 100kmh (62mph)
- Open roads:
- 80kmh (49mph)
- Towns:
- 50kmh (31mph)
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
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Seat belts:
- Seat Belts are compulsory for all passengers and drivers
- No child under the age of 5 may sit in a front passenger seat
- Children between the ages of 6 and 10 may only occupy the front passenger seat if a child’s seat belt has been fitted
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow Down
- Green – Go
Costs
- Road tolls:
- Not applicable
- On the spot fines:
- On the spot fines are issued for parking offences
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- 0730 – 0800hrs
- 1300 –1330hrs
- 1700 – 1800hrs
- Fuel:
- Main fuel stations in major towns and on motorways operate 24hrs a day
- Other fuel stations operate during the day and have facilities for payment by credit card or notes through dispensing machines late in the evening
- Parking advice:
- In most town centres parking areas are visible at a maximum payable fee of CY£1.00 (€1.74)