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In Cyprus only 20% of people use public transport as the majority have cars.
As in the UK, driving is on the left-hand side of the road and you must have either a valid international driving licence or a national driving licence from your country.
The roads are good and distances and speeds are posted in kilometres throughout the island.
Seat Belts
Seat 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.
Mobile Phones
The authorities are very hot on the use of mobile phones whilst driving and anyone caught receives an on-the-spot fine of CYŁ50.
Motorcyles and Autocycles
When 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 afternoon
Late afternoon: 17:00-18:00 in winter and 18:00-19:00 in summer.
Driving Licence in Cyprus
To 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
(Ministry of Communications and Works)
P.O. Box 1425
Nicosia
Cyprus
Tel: +357 22807117
Fax: +357 22354030
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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