Driving in Greece vs. Tunisia: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the unique aspects of road travel in Greece and Tunisia, several striking contrasts emerge. From lane regulations and speed limits to alcohol restrictions and emergency services, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Discover how each country approaches its traffic laws and etiquette, enhancing your awareness while driving abroad.

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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	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
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

Overtaking: On Right

greece:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

greece:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

greece:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

greece:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

greece:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Greece	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot	Yes

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

greece:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

greece:

130 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

greece:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

greece:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Greece	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Greece	Not typically 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	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with yellow background	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

greece:

Not used in Greece

tunisia:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

tunisia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Greece		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

greece:

Not allowed

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Greece	Tunisia
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; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

greece:

International Driving Permit required

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

greece:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

greece:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Greece		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

greece:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

greece:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Greece	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; police may set up roadblocks	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

greece:

0.02%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Test Refusal

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

tunisia:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Greece	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	100	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	10400 for ELPA assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

greece:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

greece:

100

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

greece:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

greece:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Greece	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€350, points on license	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€350, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 10 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

greece:

€350, points on license

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

greece:

€100, points on license

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

greece:

€350, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay