Local Driving Guide -
Drive on the right, overtake on the left. Greece holds the unenviable record of Europes worst accident rate in terms of the number of collisions per vehicle. It is therefore surprising that seat-belts are compulsory only for front-seat occupants. The minimum driving age is 18, while children must be at least 10 to sit in the front. Driving licence and travel documents should be carried at all times. Multitone horns are illegal throughout the country, and the horn should be used in towns only under extreme circumstances. Road signs are in Grrek, repeated phonetically in English. Be extra careful when approaching unguarded railway crossings, as it is illegal to overtake at these points. Many roads are three lanes wide, where the middle lane is for passing in both directions. Fast drivers may expect you to pull onto the shoulder to let them pass. Many petrol stations close at 7pm, and only a percentage of them will accept credit cards. If you require unleaded petrol, look for amoliwdi wensina. You are not permitted to park within 3 metres of a fire hydrant, within 5 metres of an intersection, or within 15 metres of a public transportation stop. Practically nobody follows these rules, but if you end up being fined for something you will have to report to the public treasury to pay. Do NOT drink and drive. |
