Safety helmet
 | Bicycles |
 | Mopeds |
| Light personal electric vehiclesIn 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 |
| Motorcycles with/without a sidecar |
| Light and heavy tricycles |
| Light and heavy quadricycles |
Forbidden lane
| Lanes are reserved for various types of vehicle.Emergency lanes on motorways may be used only in emergencies. |
Seat belts
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended).
Exemptions for:
- taxi drivers
- drivers of postal delivery vehicles
- drivers of catering vehicles
- pregnant women
Influence of drugs
| The Greek road traffic code prohibits driving under the influence of drugs. The drugs are not specified. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| >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*** |
Traffic lights
Red 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.
Mobile telephone
 | Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set |
 | 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 |
Parking Rules Greece
Tolls Free rules