Driving in The Bahamas vs. Cyprus: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of the Bahamas and Cyprus, it's essential to understand key distinctions in traffic regulations and driving customs. From speed limits to road markings, both nations present unique rules that impact safety on the streets. This comparison will guide travelers in ensuring a secure driving experience abroad.

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LEFT

Driving Side

The driving side in bahamas is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bahamas is 52

1.417 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bahamas is 1.417 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the road.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Prohibited.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Not common.	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for public transport.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bahamas:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

cyprus:

Marks the edge of the road.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bahamas:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

Overtaking: On Right

bahamas:

Not allowed.

cyprus:

Prohibited.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

Not common.

cyprus:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

cyprus:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

cyprus:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

Speeds Limits

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	45 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	45 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	45 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No highways	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	No highways	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	No highways	100 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h

Urban Areas: Standard

bahamas:

25 mph

cyprus:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahamas:

25 mph

cyprus:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

45 mph

cyprus:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

45 mph

cyprus:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

45 mph

cyprus:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

No highways

cyprus:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

No highways

cyprus:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

No highways

cyprus:

100 km/h

Speed Units

bahamas:

mph

cyprus:

km/h

Signals

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Cyprus
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahamas:

Not used

cyprus:

Not used in Cyprus

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

bahamas:

Signal when exiting

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

bahamas:

English; symbols are standard

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bahamas:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Bahamas		Cyprus
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

bahamas:

Prohibited

cyprus:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

bahamas:

Varies by location; check for signs

cyprus:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits without additional permits
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

bahamas:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

cyprus:

Accepted for short visits without additional permits

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bahamas:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

cyprus:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahamas:

Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bahamas:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahamas:

Not mandatory

cyprus:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahamas:

Not mandatory

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Alcohol

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used routinely
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial and strict

Limits: General Drivers

bahamas:

0.08%

cyprus:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahamas:

0.05%

cyprus:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahamas:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

Enforcement: Fines

bahamas:

Varies; can be substantial

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

Roundabouts

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	Bahamas		Cyprus
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

bahamas:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

cyprus:

Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately

Signaling: Exiting

bahamas:

Signal left when preparing to exit

cyprus:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Contact: General Emergency	919	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services

Contact: General Emergency

bahamas:

919

cyprus:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

bahamas:

911

cyprus:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahamas:

Check with your insurance provider

cyprus:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahamas	Cyprus
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, points on license	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points may apply	Strict enforcement
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points may apply	Strict enforcement, fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	Substantial fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; can also be paid online or by mail	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bahamas:

Varies; $50 to $500, points on license

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahamas:

$25 to $200, points may apply

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahamas:

$50 to $300, points may apply

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahamas:

$100 to $500, points on license

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

bahamas:

Yes; can also be paid online or by mail

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

bahamas:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay