Driving Differences: Cyprus vs Tanzania Explained

When comparing the driving practices of Cyprus and Tanzania, significant distinctions emerge that can impact road safety. From lane markings and overtaking rules to speed limits and alcohol regulations, understanding these variations is essential for travelers. This guide explores the unique aspects of driving in each nation, ensuring a safer journey 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	Tanzania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the road.	Marks the right 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
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 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.
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.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

tanzania:

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

Overtaking: On Left

cyprus:

Yes

tanzania:

Overtaking: On Right

cyprus:

Prohibited.

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Limited

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

tanzania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cyprus:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cyprus	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cyprus:

50 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cyprus:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Signals

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

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

tanzania:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Documentation

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	Cyprus	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits without additional permits	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	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

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cyprus:

International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

tanzania:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Cyprus		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cyprus:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Cyprus	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used routinely	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and strict	Significant fines apply

Limits: General Drivers

cyprus:

0.05%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

cyprus:

0.02%

tanzania:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cyprus:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tanzania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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	Cyprus		Tanzania
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

tanzania:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Cyprus	Tanzania
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cyprus:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cyprus	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
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	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

cyprus:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay