Driving Differences: Cyprus vs. Kenya for Safe Travels

Discover the notable contrasts in road regulations and motoring practices between Cyprus and Kenya. From lane markings and overtaking rules to speed limits and signage, understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure travel experience. Whether you’re navigating the highways of Cyprus or the streets of Kenya, being informed can make all the difference.

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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	Kenya
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the road.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited.	Yes, allow passing on the right.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Usually reserved for public transport.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Yes, in some areas
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.

kenya:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

kenya:

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

Overtaking: On Left

cyprus:

Yes

kenya:

Overtaking: On Right

cyprus:

Prohibited.

kenya:

Yes, allow passing on the right.

Bus Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Limited

kenya:

Bus Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

kenya:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

kenya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Yes

kenya:

Yes, in some areas

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

kenya:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cyprus:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cyprus	Kenya
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

100 km/h

kenya:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

100 km/h

kenya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cyprus:

Not used in Cyprus

kenya:

Not used in Kenya

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

kenya:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

kenya:

English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

kenya:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Cyprus		Kenya
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not allowed.

Right Turn On Red

cyprus:

Not allowed

kenya:

Not allowed.

Documentation

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	Cyprus	Kenya
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	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

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

cyprus:

Accepted for short visits without additional permits

kenya:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cyprus:

International Driving Permit recommended

kenya:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

kenya:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

kenya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kenya:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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

Limits: General Drivers

cyprus:

0.05%

kenya:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

cyprus:

0.02%

kenya:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

kenya:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

kenya:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Cyprus	Kenya
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately	Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit	Signal left when preparing to exit
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight	Use for first exit or adjacent exits

Signaling: Entering

cyprus:

Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately

kenya:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

cyprus:

Signal right when preparing to exit

kenya:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Right

cyprus:

Use for first exit or straight

kenya:

Use for first exit or adjacent exits

Emergency Services

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	Cyprus	Kenya
Contact: General Emergency	112	999 or 112
Contact: Traffic Police	112	999 or 911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

cyprus:

112

kenya:

999 or 112

Contact: Traffic Police

cyprus:

112

kenya:

999 or 911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cyprus:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

kenya:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kenya:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cyprus	Kenya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Strict enforcement	KES 500 to KES 2,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Strict enforcement, fines apply	KES 2,000 to KES 10,000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines, points on license	KES 10,000
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

kenya:

Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

kenya:

KES 500 to KES 2,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

kenya:

KES 2,000 to KES 10,000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

kenya:

KES 10,000

Payment: On The Spot

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

kenya:

Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems

Payment: Deadline

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

kenya:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay