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Driving in CyprusCar Rentals Cyprus
Seat BeltsSeat belts are compulsory in the front and back of a car and if a child occupies the passenger seat (between the age of 5 and 10), a child's safety belt must be fitted and used. On no account can a child under the age of 5 sit in the front sea.
Telephones In Cyprus - Mobile PhonesThe authorities are very hot on the use of mobile phones whilst driving and anyone caught receives an on-the-spot fine of CYŁ50. (More info on mobiles at telephones in Cyprus page).
Motorcyles and AutocyclesWhen riding a motorcyle or autocycle it's compulsory to wear a crash helmet.
Rush Hours in Towns:07:30-08:00 in the morning and 13:00-13:30 in the afternoonLate afternoon: 17:00-18:00 in winter and 18:00-19:00 in summer.
Driving Licence in CyprusTo apply for a driving licence in Cyprus (for the theoretical and practical test) and for issuing driving licenses, exchanging driving licenses and information on costs involved contact:
The Road Transport Department
For car insurance contact the following:The Road Transport Department(Ministry of Communications and Works) P.O. Box 1425 Nicosia Cyprus Tel: +357 22807117 Fax: +357 22354030
For car tax contact the following:Customs and Excise DepartmentHeadquarters Corner of M.Kara oli and G. Afxentiou Str. 1096 Nicosia Tel: +357 22601713 Fax: +357 22302031 Customs & Excise Department VAT Service Corner M. Karaoli & G. Afxentiou 1096 Nicosia Tel: +357 22601766 Fax: +357 22 660484
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