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Cyprus
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Cyprus drives on the left.
- Seat belt is a must. Otherwise, you will be fined on site.
- The minimum age to drive is 18. The minimum age to rent a car is 21.
- The maximum permitted speed limit is 50 km/h on urban roads, 65-80 km/h on rural roads and 100 km/h on highways.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 20 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Hands-free is a must.
- Drive defensively since local drivers sometimes tend to be too emotional.
- Cypriot drivers enjoy horning especially if you hesitate at traffic lights.
- Children under the age of 10 are not allowed to sit in the front seats. For children from 5 to 10 years of age sitting in the back seats, use proper child restraint systems.
- There are a lot of fixed and mobile speed cameras in Cyprus.
- Keep in mind that many Cypriots run red lights and violate traffic regulations.
- There are no toll roads in Cyprus.
- Snow chain is a must when going into the mountains in winter.
- Beware of goats on the road.
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Armenia
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- International Driving License is required.
- Right-hand driving is accepted in Armenia.
- The minimum age to drive in the country is 18 years.
- The speed limits in Armenia are the following: 60 km/h - in built-up areas, 90 km/h - outside built-up areas, 110 km/h - on the highway, 20 km/h - in the residential area.
- Drunk driving is prohibited in Armenia.
- It is forbidden to move around the country in a car without insurance.
- Don’t forget to turn on the dipped beam headlights at night, as well as in conditions of poor visibility.
- It is prohibited to transport children under 12 years of age in the front car seat.
- The driver and the front seat passengers must wear seat belts.
- It is forbidden to drive a motorcycle without a helmet.
- Use a wireless headset to communicate on a mobile phone.
- Before traveling to Armenia, make sure that there are an emergency stop sign, a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher in the trunk.
- It’s prohibited to cross a continuous white line in the middle of the road.
- Weather conditions can be harsh in the period between November and February. If you are going to visit Armenia during this period, make sure to purchase winter tires or snow chains in advance.
- Remember that in most cases the right lane is for parking.
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