Driving Differences: Cyprus vs. Ireland Explained

When traversing the roads of Cyprus and Ireland, understanding the nuances in their traffic regulations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and enforcement measures. While Cyprus permits overtaking on the left, Ireland mandates right-side overtaking, highlighting the importance of adapting to local driving customs for a safe experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in cyprus is 89

1.488 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for cyprus is 1.488 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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	Cyprus	Ireland
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the road.	Marks areas where passing is not allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic	Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtake on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited.	Yes, standard overtaking side.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Usually reserved for public transport.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

cyprus:

Marks the edge of the road.

ireland:

Marks areas where passing is not allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

ireland:

Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Left

cyprus:

Yes

ireland:

No, overtake on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

cyprus:

Prohibited.

ireland:

Yes, standard overtaking side.

Bus Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Limited

ireland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

ireland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

ireland:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

ireland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cyprus:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cyprus	Ireland
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cyprus:

50 km/h

ireland:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

80 km/h

ireland:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

80 km/h

ireland:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

80 km/h

ireland:

80-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

100 km/h

ireland:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

100 km/h

ireland:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cyprus:

Yes

ireland:

More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

Signals

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	Cyprus	Ireland
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Cyprus	Indicates the light is about to turn green.
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.
Traffic Signs: Language	Greek and English; symbols are standard	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangles with red borders

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

cyprus:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

ireland:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cyprus:

Not used in Cyprus

ireland:

Indicates the light is about to turn green.

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

cyprus:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

ireland:

Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.

Traffic Signs: Language

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

ireland:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

ireland:

Triangles with red borders

Documentation

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	Cyprus	Ireland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits without additional permits	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Required

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

cyprus:

Accepted for short visits without additional permits

ireland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cyprus:

International Driving Permit recommended

ireland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

ireland:

Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Mandatory

ireland:

Required

Alcohol

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	Cyprus		Ireland
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used routinely		Random breath testing is common.
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and strict		Varies; can be substantial

Enforcement: Random Checks

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

ireland:

Random breath testing is common.

Enforcement: Fines

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

ireland:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Cyprus		Ireland
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

cyprus:

Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately

ireland:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Cyprus	Ireland
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 999
Contact: Traffic Police	112	112 or 999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Required

Contact: General Emergency

cyprus:

112

ireland:

112 or 999

Contact: Traffic Police

cyprus:

112

ireland:

112 or 999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cyprus:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

ireland:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

ireland:

Required

Penalties And Fines

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	Cyprus	Ireland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Strict enforcement	€60 fine and two penalty points
Common Fines: Phone Use	Strict enforcement, fines apply	€60 fine and three penalty points
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines, points on license	€80 and three penalty points
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Possible; fines can be issued on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

ireland:

Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

ireland:

€60 fine and two penalty points

Common Fines: Phone Use

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

ireland:

€60 fine and three penalty points

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

ireland:

€80 and three penalty points

Payment: On The Spot

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

ireland:

Possible; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

ireland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay