Driving in Barbados vs. Cyprus: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Barbados and Cyprus, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experiences. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and traffic signal protocols, all of which are vital for ensuring a secure journey. Understanding these contrasts is essential for a smooth and safe driving adventure in either country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in barbados is 71

1.923 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for barbados is 1.923 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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	Barbados	Cyprus
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Barbados.	Marks the edge of the road.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Barbados.	May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic
Overtaking: On Left	Allowed	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Usually restricted, as traffic typically keeps left.	Prohibited.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	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

barbados:

Not commonly used in Barbados.

cyprus:

Marks the edge of the road.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

barbados:

Not commonly used in Barbados.

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

Overtaking: On Left

barbados:

Allowed

cyprus:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

barbados:

Usually restricted, as traffic typically keeps left.

cyprus:

Prohibited.

Bus Lanes: Presence

barbados:

cyprus:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

barbados:

N/A

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

Bus Lanes: Markings

barbados:

N/A

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

barbados:

cyprus:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

barbados:

N/A

cyprus:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

barbados:

N/A

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

Speeds Limits

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	Barbados	Cyprus
Urban Areas: Standard	20-40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	60 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	60 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Possible in some cases	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

barbados:

20-40 km/h

cyprus:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

barbados:

20 km/h

cyprus:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

barbados:

60 km/h

cyprus:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

barbados:

60 km/h

cyprus:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

barbados:

60 km/h

cyprus:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

barbados:

80 km/h

cyprus:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

barbados:

80 km/h

cyprus:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

barbados:

80 km/h

cyprus:

100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

barbados:

Possible in some cases

cyprus:

Yes

Signals

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	Barbados	Cyprus
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Barbados	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

barbados:

Not used in Barbados

cyprus:

Not used in Cyprus

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

barbados:

Signal when exiting

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

barbados:

English; symbols are standard

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

barbados:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Barbados		Cyprus
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed, follow traffic signals		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

barbados:

Not allowed, follow traffic signals

cyprus:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

barbados:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

cyprus:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Barbados	Cyprus
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits without additional permits
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Usually not required for non-residents	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	N/A for non-resident vehicles	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

barbados:

International Driving Permit recommended

cyprus:

Accepted for short visits without additional permits

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

barbados:

Usually not required for non-residents

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

barbados:

N/A for non-resident vehicles

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

barbados:

Not mandatory

cyprus:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

barbados:

Not mandatory

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Barbados		Cyprus
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Use may be more frequent than in some countries, but typically for warnings		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

barbados:

Use may be more frequent than in some countries, but typically for warnings

cyprus:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Barbados	Cyprus
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.02%; zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints can be used	Common; checkpoints used routinely
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for offenses	Substantial and strict

Limits: General Drivers

barbados:

0.08%

cyprus:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

barbados:

0.04%

cyprus:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

barbados:

0.02%; zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving

cyprus:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

barbados:

Less common; checkpoints can be used

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

Enforcement: Fines

barbados:

Substantial fines for offenses

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

Roundabouts

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	Barbados	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
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to the right lane before the exit when safe	Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Signaling: Entering

barbados:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

cyprus:

Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately

Signaling: Exiting

barbados:

Signal left when preparing to exit

cyprus:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Left

barbados:

Use for subsequent exits, move to the right lane before the exit when safe

cyprus:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Emergency Services

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	Barbados		Cyprus
Contact: General Emergency	211 or 911		112
Contact: Traffic Police	211		112

Contact: General Emergency

barbados:

211 or 911

cyprus:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

barbados:

211

cyprus:

112

Penalties And Fines

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	Barbados	Cyprus
Common Fines: Speeding	Typically imposed based on the degree of excess speed	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for not wearing seatbelts	Strict enforcement
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for using phones without hands-free devices while driving	Strict enforcement, fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Substantial fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible in some cases	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically have a time frame to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

barbados:

Typically imposed based on the degree of excess speed

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

barbados:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

cyprus:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

barbados:

Fines for not wearing seatbelts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

Common Fines: Phone Use

barbados:

Fines for using phones without hands-free devices while driving

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

barbados:

Fines and points on license

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

barbados:

Possible in some cases

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

barbados:

Varies; typically have a time frame to pay

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay