Roads of the World: Cyprus

Cyprus - the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Here are always welcome, here a great climate, beautiful scenery. According to legend, in Cyprus, was born from the foam of the sea goddess of love Aphrodite. And finally, in Cyprus many historic sites. The best way to get acquainted with the island - rent a car rental and travel to travel independently.

The roads in Cyprus are very good, and you can visit such places where, for example, do not go to buses.
Rules for hire: In most situations, the driver must be at least 25 and no older than 70 years (exceptions are possible), the experience must be at least 3 years in a fairly lay claim. Rent a car will cost from 12 to 40 euros depending on the car per day. The car must have 2 emergency stop sign (in the case of some accident signs put up in front of and behind the car).

Traffic on the left hand side of Cyprus, overtaking takes place on the right. The rest of the SDA are the same as everywhere else in Europe.

The maximum allowed speed - 100 km / h and the minimum - 65 km / h average speed on the roads of Cyprus - 80 miles per hour in built-up areas - 50 km / h. Overtaking can be performed only from 21 to 6 hours while you are obliged to notify his intention to brief sound Segal.


  Average speed on the roads of Cyprus - 80 miles per hour
Gas stations are equipped with vending machines, working round the clock. Others are open from Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 18:00, Saturdays from 6:00 to 16:00 (in the countryside still and Sunday and holidays from 6:00 to 18:00).
The driver and front seat passenger must wear. Children under 5 years old are allowed only in the backseat. Children aged 5 to 10 years old may sit beside the driver, provided, however, if the child is wearing a special harness straps.
During peak hours in the central parts of cities are often kilometer traffic jams. Peak time: 8:00 - 8:30, 13:00 - 13:30 17:00 - 18:00 in summer 18:00 - 19.00.
With the park on the streets of Cyprus, as in all civilized countries, problems. Free space does not find. Parking lots are marked with road signs, nameplates «PARKING» or white squares on the pavement. Parking near local roads, you should mark the vehicle parking lights.
There are also some unusual for us to claim the SDA. For example, for smoking in the car in front of children under the age of 16 years, shall be fined $ 120. The same penalty is imposed for the wrong kind of car license plate (scratches, curvature, etc.), as well as for driving with no license plate. The maximum possible blood alcohol content, 0.9 ppm.
And another: better to drive a car in Cyprus, in sunglasses. Air on the island is very transparent and therefore particularly bright sunlight, driving a car without glasses is almost impossible. Good luck on the roads of the world!