Cyprus Traffic Laws - Offences, Fines and Points

Here is a list of the main traffic offences in Cyprus. This list is not exhaustive but is a comprehensive guide.

I have highlighted several offences in red that may be of interest to visitors.

Some of the offences listed without penalty points may attract them at a later date. For some offences the fine may also be increased.

On reaching twelve penalty points the courts will normally disqualify a driver from driving and suspend the driving licence. Currently penalty points are removed three years after the day on which they were imposed.

The penalty point system is currently under review. Details can be found http://cyprusdriving.net.

Drink driving. The limit is lower than UK. More information here.	min. 3, max. 6 - The fine will be determined by the court
Drunk in charge of a vehicle	Determined by the court
Causing death through dangerous driving	min. 5, max. 10 - The fine will be determined by the court
Dangerous driving	min. 2, max. 4 - The fine will be determined by the court
Careless driving	min. 2, max. 4 - The fine will be determined by the court
Failing to stop after an accident	min. 5, max. 10 - The fine will be determined by the court
No driving licence or no insurance	Determined by the court
Exceeding the maximum or traveling below the minimum speed limit.	min. 2, max. 6 - The fine is €0.585274 for each kph over or under the limit (or determined by the court)
Failing - to comply with traffic lights	min. 2, max. 4 - A fine of €85.43
Failing - to comply with directions given by a Police Officer	€25.63
Failing - to comply with directions given by traffic signs	€25.63
Failing - to stop or to conform to the signals of the traffic warden or Crossing Patrol at a school crossing.	€25.63
Failing - to stop and allow precedence to pedestrians on a pedestrian crossing	€85.43
Failing - to comply with continuous center white Line	min. 2, max. 4 - A fine of €25.63
Failing to comply with one way road	€25.63
Failing - to slow down to allow the safe passage of other vehicles or traffic	€25.63
Overtaking on the left	€25.63
Illegal entry of motor vehicles in pedestrian street	€25.63
Illegal entry of motor vehicles on the road with restrictions on the movement of motor vehicles	€25.63
Priority - driver who does not give priority to vehicles coming from the right at junctions with main road or at controlled crossings	€25.63
Priority - driver who drives into main road without stopping or slowing the speed	€25.63
Signalling - signalling failure by the driver	€25.63
Seat belts - omission: (a) installation (b) use by drivers and passengers	min. 2, max. 4 - A fine of €85.43
Using a mobile telephone with their hands while driving	min. 2, max. 4 - A fine of €85.43
Eating or drinking while driving	€85.43
Smoking - in private motor vehicle, with a person under the age of sixteen in the vehicle	€85.43
Smoking - in public vehicle	€85.43
Smoking - in designated public places where smoking is prohibited	€37.17
Obstruction - of the highway with a motor vehicle	€85.43
Obstruction - slowing traffic without reason	€25.63
Obstruction - traffic obstruction	€25.63
Obstruction - preventing passage of traffic	€8.54
Obstruction - placement of objects on a public street	€42.72
Obstruction - Heavy vehicles - a truck driver or bus does not stop and allow the other traffic to pass	€25.63
Obstruction - of free passage by a motor vehicle	€8.54
Parking - motor vehicle parked in a dangerous position	€25.63
Parking - motor vehicle on pavement	€85.43
Parking - a short distance from corner, traffic lights, etc.	€85.43
Driver - in an irregular position inside the vehicle	€25,63
Driver - raised his hand from the vehicle unnecessarily (steering wheel)	€25,63
Passengers - making signs or gestures could be seen as traffic signals	€25,63
Passengers - not sitting in fixed seats	€25,63
Passenger - obstructs or interferes with the normal operation of the vehicle	€25,63
Passenger - raised their hands or another part of the body from the window of the vehicle	€25,63
Cargo - passenger vehicle carrying bulky and hazardous cargo in a vehicle	€25.63
Dangerous load or overhang. (More than 10% of vehicles length)	€25.63
Shipments - which project or are hazardous	€25.63
Driving a motor vehicle which has been modified,changed or adapted.	Fine
Tyre (tire)- dangerous or defective. More Tyre Information (.pdf)	€25.63
Silencers - or lack of silencer system	€51.26
Silencers - Using the vehicle with excessive smoke	€51.26
Mirrors-infringement regarding reflexes mirrors	€25.63
The writing, attaching or displaying of any object on the windscreen of a vehicle is prohibited. cyprusdriving.net More information here.	Fine
Failing to display a valid tax disc (To be repealed. It will be an offence to display it. See above offence)	€8.54
Windows - glass windows with limited visibility	€8,54
Windows - windscreen washers / wipers non-existent or defective	€25.63
Doors - person who opens the door of a vehicle in a manner unsafe or disturbing for other vehicles	€25.63
Doors - person who leaves the door open to the side making other vehicles movement excessive	€25.63
Lights - offences relating to parking lights and placing of a reflective warning triangle.	€25.63
Not carrying a reflective warning triangle	€8.54
Lights - offences relating to motor vehicle headlamps	€25.63
Unnecessary reversing	€25.63
Unnecessary use of horn in built up areas	€25.63
Learner Driver - failing to display L plate	€25.63
Learner Driver - driver of a vehicle carrying passengers other than the supervisor	€25.63
Learner Driver - driver who is not accompanied by a licensed driver	€25.63
Learner Driver - on highway not accompanied by a Cyprus Registered driving instructor.	Fine
Learner Driver - motorcycle driver carrying passengers other than the supervisor	€25.63
Moped - driving moped on Highway	€85.43
Motorcycle / Moped - Rider or Passenger - No helmet	min. 1, max. 4 - A fine of €85.43
Motorcycle / Moped - passenger being carried in front of driver	€25.63
Motorcycle / Moped - pillion under 12 years old	€25.63
Motorcycle / Moped - pillion not sitting astride vehicle	€25.63
Registration Plate - Number plate infringements. Police have power to detain and remove vehicles not complying with the regulations. cyprusdriving.net More information here.	€85.43
No valid tax disc	Determined by the court
Failing to notify change of ownership or sale of vehicle within 30 days	Fine
Non-mechanical vehicle on motorways and high speed roads	€85,43
Dropping litter	€34.17
Taxi Fares - taxi driver fails have a table of charges in a prominent place in the taxi	€25.63

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