“MINI” GUIDE TO DRIVERS:
Traffic moves on the LEFT hand-side of the road, NOT on the right.

International road traffic signs are in use, and placed along the roads and highways, on the left hand-side.

Distances and road speed limits are posted in kilometres and kilometre-per hour (km/h) respectively.

The maximum speed limit on the motorways is 100 km/h and the lower speed limit is 65 km/h. On all other roads the general speed limit is 80 km/h, unless a lower one is indicated. In built-up areas generally the speed limit is 50km/h, unless a different one is indicated.

The use of seat-belts is compulsory (front and back)

Children under the age of five MUST NOT, under any circumstances sit in the front passenger seat.

Children from five to ten years old may occupy the front passenger seat only if an appropriate child’s seat belt has been fitted.

Rush hours in the towns are approximately between 07:30-08:00 / 13:00-13:30 and in late afternoon 17:00-18:00 in winter, or 18:00-19:00 in summer.

It is advisable to avoid, if possible, driving due West in the late afternoon, as the glare of the setting sun can be unpleasant and potentially dangerous.

Because of the sometimes intense brightness of the clear Mediterranean sky, drivers are advised to wear sunglasses.

Source: www.visitcyprus.org.cy