Road rules and safety - Greece
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- Seat belts
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- Speed limits
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- Influence of drugs
- Forbidden lane
- Safety helmet
- Mobile telephone
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Seat beltsThe use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended). Exemptions for:
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Traffic lightsRed traffic light You must stop in front of the stop line. If there is no stop line, you must stop early enough to make sure you can clearly see the lights, and not move until the lights turn green. If the traffic light is placed in the middle or on the opposite side of the junction you may not enter the junction and you may not stand on pedestrian crossings. Yellow traffic light You must stop, just like at a red light, unless you are so close to the traffic light that you cannot stop safely anymore. Double or single flashing yellow traffic light You must slow down, proceed with particular care and give priority to pedestrians and vehicles. |
Speed limits
Vehicle categories according to Directive (EU) 2007/46 and Regulation (EU) 2018/858
Light personal electric vehicles
Vehicles such as electric scooters, electric rollers, electric skateboards, and self-balancing electric personal vehicles with one or two wheels, in Greek Ε.Π.Η.Ο.:” Ελαφρύ Προσωπικό Ηλεκτρικό Όχημα”
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All roads (not permitted on roads where the speed limit exceeds 50 km/h) |
Mopeds
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Motorcycles
Motorcycles below 3.5 t, up to 125 cc
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Motorcycles below 3.5 t, over 125 cc
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Motorcycles below 3.5 t, with sidecar
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Passenger cars (M1)
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Vans and pick-up vehicles (N1)
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Vans and pick-up vehicles with a light trailer (N1+O1)
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Vans and pick-up vehicles with a trailer (N1+O2)
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Passenger cars & vans with a light trailer (M1+O1)
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Passenger cars & vans with a trailer (M1+O2)
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Agricultural/construction machinery
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All roads for vehicles without pneumatic tires |
Lorries carrying persons
Vehicles over 3.5 t
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Lorries (N2/N3)
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Lorries towing a (light) trailer (N2/N3 + O2/O3/O4)
Vehicles over 3.5 t
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Truck combinations/tractor unit with semi-trailer
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Buses (M2/M3)
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Buses with a light trailer (M2/M3+O1)
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Articulated buses (M2/M3 - CC)
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Double-decker buses (M2/M3 - CB)
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School buses (M2/M3 - student transport)
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Alcohol limits
0,2 mg/ml for motorbike and moped drivers, novice and professional drivers
0,5 mg/ml for all other drivers
Sanctions
| Blood alcohol concentration | Fine | Penalty points | Withdrawal of driving licence | Withdrawal of vehicle registration |
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| >0,2 mg/ml for moped, motorbike, novice and professional drivers | 200 euro | 7 | 6 months* | |
| >0,5 mg/ml | 200 euro | 5 | 6 months* | |
| >0,8 mg/ml | 700 euro | 9 | 90 days (6 months*) | |
| >1,1 mg/ml | 1200 euro | 180 days** | 10 days-6 months*** | |
| >1,1 mg/ml for a second offence within 2 years | 2000 euro*** | 5 years | 10 days-6 months*** |
* For a second offence within 1 year; reissued only after successful theoretical
and practical tests
** Reissued only after payment of fine
*** As imposed by court
Influence of drugs
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The Greek road traffic code prohibits driving under the influence of drugs. The drugs are not specified. |
Forbidden lane
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Lanes are reserved for various types of vehicle. Emergency lanes on motorways may be used only in emergencies. |
Safety helmet
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Bicycles |
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Mopeds |
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Light personal electric vehicles In Greek Ε.Π.Η.Ο.:” Ελαφρύ Προσωπικό Ηλεκτρικό Όχημα”, including vehicles such as electric scooters, electric rollers, electric skateboards, and self-balancing personal vehicles with one or two wheels |
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Motorcycles with/without a sidecar |
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Light and heavy tricycles |
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Light and heavy quadricycles |
Mobile telephone
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Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set |
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Drivers may use their mobile phone when it is placed in a special hands-free base using speakers or when used with a wireless hand-free set |
Other specific rules
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Safety equipment for carsWarning triangle First-aid kit Fire extinguisher |
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Disclaimer
This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.