Driving in Cyprus vs Mozambique: Key Safety Differences

Driving in Cyprus and Mozambique presents unique challenges and regulations that vary significantly. Key distinctions include speed limits, traffic signaling practices, and rules for bus and cycle lanes. Understanding these contrasting driving norms is crucial for ensuring a secure experience while exploring these diverse landscapes. Stay informed to navigate safely!

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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	Mozambique
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the road.	Centers the road for no-passing zones.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited.	Not allowed.
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	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	N/A
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.

mozambique:

Centers the road for no-passing zones.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

mozambique:

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

Overtaking: On Right

cyprus:

Prohibited.

mozambique:

Not allowed.

Bus Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Limited

mozambique:

Bus Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

mozambique:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

mozambique:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Yes

mozambique:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Exclusive for bicycles.

mozambique:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

mozambique:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cyprus:

N/A

mozambique:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

mozambique:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cyprus	Mozambique
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	40 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

cyprus:

50 km/h

mozambique:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cyprus:

50 km/h

mozambique:

40 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

100 km/h

mozambique:

120 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

mozambique:

N/A

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cyprus:

Not used in Cyprus

mozambique:

Not used in Mozambique

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

mozambique:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

mozambique:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

mozambique:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Cyprus		Mozambique
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not allowed unless signed otherwise.
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

cyprus:

Not allowed

mozambique:

Not allowed unless signed otherwise.

U- Turns Allowed

cyprus:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

mozambique:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Cyprus	Mozambique
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits without additional permits	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	Annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

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

cyprus:

Accepted for short visits without additional permits

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

mozambique:

Annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

mozambique:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

mozambique:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Cyprus	Mozambique
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.06%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used routinely	Common, especially in urban areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and strict	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

cyprus:

0.05%

mozambique:

0.06%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cyprus:

0.00%; zero tolerance

mozambique:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

mozambique:

Common, especially in urban areas

Enforcement: Fines

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

mozambique:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Cyprus		Mozambique
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

mozambique:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Cyprus	Mozambique
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	112	121
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

cyprus:

112

mozambique:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

cyprus:

112

mozambique:

121

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

mozambique:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

mozambique:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cyprus	Mozambique
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Strict enforcement	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Strict enforcement, fines apply	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines, points on license	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Common; fines often paid on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,

Common Fines: Speeding

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

mozambique:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

mozambique:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

mozambique:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

mozambique:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

mozambique:

Common; fines often paid on the spot

Payment: Deadline

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

mozambique:

Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,