Driving Differences: Greece vs. Mozambique Explained
When exploring the roads of Greece and Mozambique, understanding their distinct regulations is crucial for a secure journey. Notably, Greece drives on the right while Mozambique adheres to the left. Speed limits, lane usage, and vehicle documentation also vary significantly, underlining the importance of being informed to ensure a safe driving experience abroad.
Lanes
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Driving Side | Right | Left |
| Markings: Solid Yellow Line | Marks the left edge on divided roads. | Centers the road for no-passing zones. |
| Overtaking: On Right | Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left. | Not allowed. |
| Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles | Use rightmost lane. | Use leftmost lane. |
| Bus Lanes: Presence | Yes | No |
| Bus Lanes: Usage | Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. | N/A |
| Bus Lanes: Markings | Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs. | N/A |
| Cycle Lanes: Presence | Yes | No |
| Cycle Lanes: Usage | Exclusive for bicycles. | N/A |
| Cycle Lanes: Markings | Bicycle symbols and colored pavement. | N/A |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements | Not applicable | N/A |
| Variable Speed Limits: Indications | Not applicable | N/A |
Driving Side
greece:
Right
mozambique:
Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line
greece:
Marks the left edge on divided roads.
mozambique:
Centers the road for no-passing zones.
Overtaking: On Right
greece:
Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
mozambique:
Not allowed.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles
greece:
Use rightmost lane.
mozambique:
Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence
greece:
Yes
mozambique:
No
Bus Lanes: Usage
greece:
Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
mozambique:
N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings
greece:
Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
mozambique:
N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence
greece:
Yes
mozambique:
No
Cycle Lanes: Usage
greece:
Exclusive for bicycles.
mozambique:
N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings
greece:
Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
mozambique:
N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements
greece:
Not applicable
mozambique:
N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
greece:
Not applicable
mozambique:
N/A
Speeds Limits
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Areas: Standard | 50 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Urban Areas: Residential Zones | 30 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles | 90 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Highways: Cars And Motorcycles | 130 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Highways: Trucks And Trailers | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Variable Speed Limits: Indications | Not applicable | N/A |
| Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines | Yes, fines can be issued on the spot | Yes |
Urban Areas: Standard
greece:
50 km/h
mozambique:
60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones
greece:
30 km/h
mozambique:
40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles
greece:
90 km/h
mozambique:
80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles
greece:
130 km/h
mozambique:
120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers
greece:
80 km/h
mozambique:
100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
greece:
Not applicable
mozambique:
N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines
greece:
Yes, fines can be issued on the spot
mozambique:
Yes
Signals
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together | Not used in Greece | Not used in Mozambique |
| 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 | Portuguese; symbols are standard |
| Traffic Signs: Warning | Triangle-shaped with yellow background | Triangle-shaped with red borders |
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together
greece:
Not used in Greece
mozambique:
Not used in Mozambique
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times
greece:
Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
mozambique:
Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language
greece:
Greek and English; symbols are standard
mozambique:
Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning
greece:
Triangle-shaped with yellow background
mozambique:
Triangle-shaped with red borders
Turns
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Right Turn On Red | Not allowed | Not allowed unless signed otherwise. |
| U- Turns Allowed | Varies by locality; check for signs | Allowed where not prohibited by signs |
Right Turn On Red
greece:
Not allowed
mozambique:
Not allowed unless signed otherwise.
U- Turns Allowed
greece:
Varies by locality; check for signs
mozambique:
Allowed where not prohibited by signs
Documentation
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A | Accepted; International Driving Permit not required | International Driving Permit recommended |
| Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U | International Driving Permit required | International Driving Permit recommended |
| Vehicle Inspection: Requirement | Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required | Annually |
| Vehicle Inspection: Sticker | Displayed on license plate or windshield | Displayed on windshield |
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A
greece:
Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
mozambique:
International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U
greece:
International Driving Permit required
mozambique:
International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement
greece:
Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
mozambique:
Annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker
greece:
Displayed on license plate or windshield
mozambique:
Displayed on windshield
Road Etiquette
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Vehicles: Protocol | Pull over to the right and stop if necessary | Pull over to the left and stop if necessary |
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol
greece:
Pull over to the right and stop if necessary
mozambique:
Pull over to the left and stop if necessary
Alcohol
| Greece | 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; police may set up roadblocks | Common, especially in urban areas |
| Test Refusal | Can result in license suspension and potential penalties | Can result in license suspension |
Limits: General Drivers
greece:
0.05%
mozambique:
0.06%
Limits: Underage Drivers
greece:
0.00%; zero tolerance
mozambique:
0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks
greece:
Common; police may set up roadblocks
mozambique:
Common, especially in urban areas
Test Refusal
greece:
Can result in license suspension and potential penalties
mozambique:
Can result in license suspension
Emergency Services
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact: General Emergency | 112 | 119 |
| Contact: Traffic Police | 100 | 121 |
| Contact: Roadside Assistance | 10400 for ELPA assistance | Check with your insurance provider or local services |
Contact: General Emergency
greece:
112
mozambique:
119
Contact: Traffic Police
greece:
100
mozambique:
121
Contact: Roadside Assistance
greece:
10400 for ELPA assistance
mozambique:
Check with your insurance provider or local services
Penalties And Fines
| Greece | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Common Fines: Speeding | Varies; €40 to €700, points on license | Varies; fines can be significant |
| Common Fines: Seat Belts | €350, points on license | Fines apply |
| Common Fines: Phone Use | €100, points on license | Fines apply |
| Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation | €350, points on license | Fines apply, points on license |
| Payment: On The Spot | Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days | Common; fines often paid on the spot |
| Payment: Deadline | Varies; typically 10 days to pay | Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period, |
Common Fines: Speeding
greece:
Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
mozambique:
Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts
greece:
€350, points on license
mozambique:
Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use
greece:
€100, points on license
mozambique:
Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation
greece:
€350, points on license
mozambique:
Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot
greece:
Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
mozambique:
Common; fines often paid on the spot
Payment: Deadline
greece:
Varies; typically 10 days to pay
mozambique:
Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,