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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Sat7° | 17° -
Sun9° | 17° -
Mon10° | 15° -
Tue3° | 15°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 100kmh (62mph)
- Open roads:
- 65kmh (40mph)
- 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 or a ticket is left on the vehicle
- In the case of a foreign licence holder(e.g a tourist) the courts can fine or imprison the offending driver.
- Parking on zig zags or in a controlled area of a pedestrain crossing can be fined CY15.00.
- Parking facing the flow of traffic on the right hand side of the road or in a restricted area can collect fines of up to €75.00.
- Those who are caught contravening road traffic law will be required to pay the fine for non -endorsable offences.
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- 0730 – 0800hrs
- 1300 –1330hrs
- 1700 – 1830hrs
- Fuel:
- Main fuel stations can be found in major towns only. Operational 0700 - 1900 hrs a day, some half day operational only on Tuesday, Wednesday ,Saturday and Sunday
- Fuel stations operate payment facilities by cash or credit card via machines - 24hours ( availlable in Greek and English Instruction )
- Parking advice:
- Parking places (municipal and private) are found in town centres and charges vary, approximately €2.00 -€3.00 for half day parking. Meters are also available