Driving in Greece vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

Discover the essential contrasts in road regulations between Greece and Monaco to enhance your travel experience. From lane markings to speed restrictions and traffic signals, this comparison highlights Greece's more diverse road infrastructure versus Monaco’s strict adherence to rules. Stay informed and drive with confidence while navigating these unique driving environments.

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Driving Side

The driving side in greece is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in greece is 79

1.907 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for greece is 1.907 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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	Greece	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

greece:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

greece:

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

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

greece:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

greece:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

greece:

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

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

greece:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

greece:

Not applicable

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Greece	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

greece:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

greece:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

greece:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

greece:

130 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

greece:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

greece:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Greece	Monaco
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 Greece	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Greek and English; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

greece:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

greece:

Not used in Greece

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

monaco:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Greece		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

greece:

Not allowed

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Greece	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

greece:

International Driving Permit required

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

greece:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Greece	Monaco
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; police may set up roadblocks	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Underage Drivers

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

monaco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Test Refusal

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

monaco:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Greece	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	100	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	10400 for ELPA assistance	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

greece:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

greece:

100

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

greece:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Greece	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€350, points on license	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€350, points on license	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 10 days to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

greece:

€350, points on license

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

greece:

€100, points on license

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

greece:

€350, points on license

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon