Yes, left-hand drive cars are legal in Cyprus.
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Yes, left-hand drive cars are legal in Cyprus. According to the Cyprus Mail, “Cyprus law allows the use of both left- and right-hand drive vehicles provided they comply with the relevant safety regulations”. This means that visitors to Cyprus can bring their left-hand drive vehicles with them and use them legally on the roads.
Interestingly, while Cyprus drives on the left-hand side of the road like the UK and some other countries, the vast majority of cars in Cyprus are actually right-hand drive. This is because a large portion of the cars on the island are imported from the UK, where they drive on the left-hand side of the road. However, left-hand drive vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Cyprus, especially as more and more tourists and expats bring their cars with them.
For those looking to buy a left-hand drive vehicle in Cyprus, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, it may be more difficult to find left-hand drive cars on the island than right-hand drive cars, so it may require a bit more searching. Secondly, left-hand drive cars are often more expensive in Cyprus due to their relative rarity.
Here is a table summarizing the main differences between left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars:
|
Left-hand drive |
Right-hand drive |
| Driving position |
Left side |
Right side |
| Gearshift position |
Right side |
Left side |
| Turn signal |
Left lever |
Right lever |
| Windshield wipers |
Left lever |
Right lever |
| Passing/Lane change |
Pass on the right |
Pass on the left |
As the table shows, driving a left-hand drive car may take a bit of getting used to for those used to driving right-hand drive cars, especially when it comes to things like gearshifts and turn signals. However, with a bit of practice, most drivers can adapt to either driving position.
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In Cyprus, they drive on the left-hand side of the road like in the UK and overtake on the right. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants.
In Cyprus, you drive on the left and overtake on the right, as you do in the UK, so it should make the experience easier for UK-based drivers
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Can you drive a left hand car in Cyprus?
The reply will be: In Cyprus, they drive on the left-hand side of the road like in the UK and overtake on the right. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants. Children under five cannot travel as a front seat passenger. … Eating and drinking whilst driving is prohibited. Can I drive a left hand car in Cyprus?
Can you drive a left-hand car in Europe?
Answer will be: Before you rent or buy a left-hand car to drive in Europe, you’ll need an international driving permit. Once you have that, you can drive a left-hand car around just fine, since most of Europe drives on the right with left-hand cars as America does.
Is there a difference in driving in a roundabout in Cyprus?
The response is: Even though there should be no difference driving in a roundabout in Cyprus and most other countries (except most countries drive in the right hand side), it is quite different. The reason is simple: 51% of Cypriot drivers do not know how to drive and position themselves correctly in a roundabout.
What should you know when driving in Cyprus?
In reply to that: When driving in Cyprus you should generally be aware of the following two things: Drivers follow the traffic legislation as if it is guidelines. Many Cypriot drivers are primarily focused on themselves, the 2 x 4 meters of their car and how they can reach their destination as quickly as possible.
Can you drive a left hand car in Cyprus?
Response: In Cyprus, they drive on the left-hand side of the road like in the UK and overtake on the right. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants. Children under five cannot travel as a front seat passenger. … Eating and drinking whilst driving is prohibited. Can I drive a left hand car in Cyprus?
Is there a difference in driving in a roundabout in Cyprus?
Answer: Even though there should be no difference driving in a roundabout in Cyprus and most other countries (except most countries drive in the right hand side), it is quite different. The reason is simple: 51% of Cypriot drivers do not know how to drive and position themselves correctly in a roundabout.
Do most countries drive on the right with left-hand cars?
As an answer to this: Most countries nowadays drive on the right with left-hand cars. But about 35 percent of the world still drives on the left with right-hand cars, WorldStandards shows. Practically speaking, most European countries are the same as America: They drive on the right with left-hand cars.
What is the legal limit for drunk driving in Cyprus?
The legal limit for drunk driving in Cyprus is 0,22 mg pr. ml, which is significantly lower than in the United Kingdom and lower than in the majority of the other European countries. Driving under influence or while impaired is fined significantly stronger than speeding and you can find the fine structure at the bottom of this article.
