Driving in Cyprus vs. Samoa: Key Differences Explained

Discover the essential distinctions in road regulations and driving customs between Cyprus and Samoa. From lane markings to speed limits, knowing these contrasts can significantly enhance your travel experience. While Cyprus emphasizes strict adherence to road signs, Samoa offers a different set of traffic rules. Equip yourself with this knowledge for safer journeys 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	Samoa
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the road.	Marks the centerline on two-way 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
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.

samoa:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

samoa:

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

Overtaking: On Left

cyprus:

Yes

samoa:

Overtaking: On Right

cyprus:

Prohibited.

samoa:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Limited

samoa:

Bus Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

samoa:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

samoa:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Yes

samoa:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Exclusive for bicycles.

samoa:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

samoa:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cyprus:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cyprus	Samoa
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	25-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	55-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	55-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	55-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	Not applicable
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	Not applicable
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

cyprus:

50 km/h

samoa:

25-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cyprus:

50 km/h

samoa:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

80 km/h

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

80 km/h

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

80 km/h

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

100 km/h

samoa:

Not applicable

Highways: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

100 km/h

samoa:

Not applicable

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

100 km/h

samoa:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Signals

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	Cyprus	Samoa
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Cyprus	Not used in Samoa
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Greek and English; symbols are standard	English and Samoan; 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

samoa:

Not used in Samoa

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

samoa:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

samoa:

English and Samoan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

samoa:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Cyprus		Samoa
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

cyprus:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

samoa:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Cyprus	Samoa
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: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
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

samoa:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cyprus:

International Driving Permit recommended

samoa:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

samoa:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

samoa:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Mandatory

samoa:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

samoa:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Cyprus	Samoa
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used routinely	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and strict	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

cyprus:

0.05%

samoa:

0.08%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cyprus:

0.00%; zero tolerance

samoa:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

samoa:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

samoa:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Cyprus		Samoa
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

Signaling: Entering

cyprus:

Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately

samoa:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

cyprus:

Signal right when preparing to exit

samoa:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Cyprus	Samoa
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	112	685-22-222
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

cyprus:

112

samoa:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

cyprus:

112

samoa:

685-22-222

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cyprus:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

samoa:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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

Common Fines: Speeding

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

samoa:

Varies; ST$50 to ST$500, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$200

Common Fines: Phone Use

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

samoa:

ST$50 to ST$300

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$500, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

samoa:

Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards

Payment: Deadline

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

samoa:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay