• Introduction
• Reports (16)
• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in Greece

  Practical A to Z

• History and culture

  Nature

  History

  Art and Culture

  The Country today

• Compulsory documents
• Regulations
• Equipment
• Speed limits (Light vehicles)
• Auto clubs

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence.

International driving license (recommended only).

Car registration or rental papers.

Country initials sticker.

International Motor Insurance Card.

Passport (recommended only).

Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.

Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.

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Regulations

Maximum alcohol level : 0.05 %. This is to be considered dangerous : don't drink and drive.

Minimum age for front seat passengers : 12 years.

Minimum driving age : 18 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Studded tires permitted without regulation

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Equipment

Warning triangle compulsory.

First-aid kit compulsory.

Fire extinguisher compulsory.

Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.

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Speed limits (Light vehicles)

In built-up areas : 50 kph.

On roads : 90 kph.

On motorways : 120 kph.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Automobile and Touring Club of Greece (ELPA)

L. Messogion 395

153 43 - ATHINA

Greece