Driving in Cyprus
The total length of roadways is 13,006 km. Paved roads - 8,564 km.
ContentsToll roads
There are no toll roads in Cyprus.
Parking in Cyprus
Parking in the city center costs approximately € 0.4-0.6 per hour on weekdays during business hours. Disabled parking is free.
Parking on the double yellow line is prohibited. In the area of the single yellow line, it is allowed to stop for loading / unloading, but parking is prohibited at any time.
When parking, the vehicle must be parked only in the direction of travel at any time of the day or night.
For violation of parking rules, a fine is € 100.
Parking next to a pedestrian crossing or a bus stop - € 150 fine. Parking in disabled areas - € 300.
Map of Cyprus roads
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Road rules in Cyprus
Speed limits
Standard speed limits in Cyprus (unless otherwise indicated on the signs).
Cars (to 3.5 tons) and motorcycles :- built-up areas - 50 km/h
- outside built-up areas - 80 km/h
- motorway - 100 km/h
- built-up areas - 50 km/h
- outside built-up areas - 80 km/h
- motorway - 100 km/h
The minimum speed limit on the motorway is 65 km/h.
All speed limits on signs in Cyprus are indicated in km/h.
The current maximum speed limits on the roads of European countries for cars.
Alcohol
The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the bloodstream is 0.5 ‰.
If the level of alcohol in the bloodstream exceeds the allowable, a fine will be imposed:
- from 0.5 ‰ to 0.79 ‰ – € 125
- from 0.8 ‰ to 1.25 ‰ – € 250
- from 1.26 ‰ to 1.6 ‰ – € 500
- above 1.6 ‰ – the amount of the fine will be determined in court
You will be detained until the moment when the person in charge can take you and your car from the checkpoint or from the police department.
Driving while under the influence of drugs - imprisonment for up to 3 years and/or a fine of € 8,000 and/or revocation of a driver's license for 3 years.
The maximum permitted alcohol limit for drivers in European countries.
Dipped headlights
Dipped headlights should turn on half an hour after sunset and turn off half an hour before sunrise.
In which European countries is the use dipped headlights in daytime mandatory?
Children in cars
Children between 5 and 10 years old should only travel when using suitable child restraint systems appropriate for their weight.
For non-compliance - € 85.
Seat belts
Seat belts is mandatory for both front and rear passengers.
For non-compliance - € 150.
Driving a motorcycle or moped, or transporting passengers on a motorcycle without motorcycle helmets - € 200.
Mobile phone
The use of a mobile phone while driving is restricted to the use of a hands-free device.
For non-compliance - € 150.
During driving, it is forbidden to carry any device in the ear that can emit sound (talking, music, radio). Fine — € 60.
Mobile phone while drivig in Europe
Penalties for using mobile phone while driving in Europian countries.
Penalties
Fines should not be paid directly to a roadside officer. Fines can be paid at police stations, in municipalities throughout Cyprus, or online (registration required).
Fines over € 100 for traffic violations must be paid within 30 days from the date they were imposed, or the amount will be increased by 50%.
In case of non-payment after 45 days from the date of issue, the person in charge will be held administratively liable.
Traffic fines in Cyprus:| Violation | Fine (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Unauthorized use of sound and light warning signals | € 25 |
| Missing or damaged wipers | € 25 |
| Failure to comply with the requirement of traffic rules to give way to a vehicle enjoying the priority right | € 55 |
| Not giving priority to pedestrians at a pedestrian crossing | € 85 |
| Smoking - in a private car, with a person under the age of 16 in it | € 85 |
| Creation of an obstacle that slows down traffic for no reason on a motorway | € 85 |
| Do not eat or drink while driving | € 85 |
| Overtaking where prohibited by markings or road signs | € 150 |
| Overtaking at a pedestrian crossing | € 200 |
| Driving without compulsory civil liability insurance policy | € 200 |
| Driving a red light | € 300 |
Fines for non-compliance with the speed limit are calculated as a percentage for each 1 km of excess.
If you exceed the speed limit by 30%, the fine is calculated based on € 2 for each 1 km/h excess.
For exceeding the speed limit between 30% and 50%, the fine is calculated on the basis of € 3 for each 1 km/h excess.
For exceeding the speed limit between 50% and 75%, the fine is calculated on the basis of € 5 for each 1 km/h excess.
If you exceed the speed limit by 75%, the fine will be determined in court.
Speeding Fines| Violation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| to 30% | € 2 - 30 | € 2 - 48 | € 2 - 60 |
| from 31% to 50% | € 48 - 75 | € 75 - 120 | € 93 - 150 |
| from 51% to 75% | € 130 - 190 | € 205 - 300 | € 255 - 375 |
| above 75% | determined in court | ||
For example: When driving at a speed of 130 km/h with a permitted speed of 100 km/h, the fine will be € 60. When driving at a speed of 131 km/h at a permitted speed of 100 km/h, the fine will be € 93.
In the built-up area - (10% + 2 km / h) and 20% outside built-up area.
Useful information
Fuel prices
There is unleaded gasoline (95 and 98) and diesel are available in Cyprus. Gas filling stations (LPG) are almost non-existent (liquefied propane).
It is not allowed to transport gasoline in cans.
Average prices for all types of fuel at 2024-12-27:
- S.P. 95 — € 1.393
- S.P. 98 — € 1.473
- Diesel — € 1.468
Trends gasoline prices in Cyprus for last years.
Changes from the previous period are shown. Update every two weeks.
Emergency phone numbers
- European emergency number – 112
- Fire – 199
- Police – 199
- Ambulance – 199
Compulsory to carry in car
- Warning triangle — a fine of € 20.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter tires in Cyprus are not mandatory.
Spiked tires
Studded tires are permitted on mountain roads in winter.
Snow chains
Snow chains are only permitted if the road is completely covered with snow or ice.
Winter equipment for car in Europe
Requirements for using of winter and studded tires in different countries of Europe.
Optional equipment and other rules
The use of navigation software that indicates the location of fixed speed cameras is prohibited.
The use of radar detectors is prohibited.