Driving Differences: Greece vs South Korea

Exploring the nuances of road regulations in Greece and South Korea reveals intriguing contrasts that impact traveler safety. From varying speed limits to distinct lane markings, understanding these disparities is crucial for a secure driving experience abroad. Discover how these two countries differ in traffic rules and enhance your awareness on the road.

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RIGHT

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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

greece:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

greece:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

greece:

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

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

greece:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

greece:

Not applicable

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Greece	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 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

south korea:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

greece:

90 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

greece:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

greece:

80 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

greece:

130 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

greece:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

greece:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

south korea:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

south korea:

Yes

Signals

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	Greece	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Greece	Not used in South Korea
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	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with yellow background	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

greece:

Not used in Greece

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

south korea:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Greece		South korea
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

greece:

Not allowed

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Greece	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

greece:

International Driving Permit required

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

south korea:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

greece:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Greece	South korea
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; police may set up roadblocks	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: Professional Drivers

greece:

0.02%

south korea:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Test Refusal

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Greece	South korea
Contact: Traffic Police	100	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance	10400 for ELPA assistance	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

greece:

100

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Contact: Roadside Assistance

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

south korea:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

greece:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Greece	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€350, points on license	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€350, points on license	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 10 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

greece:

€350, points on license

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

greece:

€100, points on license

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

greece:

€350, points on license

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay