Driving In Cyprus

A basic guide to driving in Cyprus. You are responsible for knowledge of the regulations in force when driving in Cyprus.

• Drive on the left in Cyprus (as in the UK, unlike the rest of western Europe)

• Front seat belts for driver and passenger 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.

• Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited unless using a "hands free" 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. Hooting near a hospital is forbidden at any time of day

• Third party liability insurance is obligatory

• Emergency assistance call 112 or 199