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23. Traffic regulations in Cyprus are controlled by means of cameras. Each year more and more cameras appear on the roads of the country. Local drivers have found the best way to avoid punishment - they intentionally scratch and bend car license plates, so that it will be impossible to identify them on camera photographs. You should pay attention to cleanliness and proper condition of the license plate, because driving with dirty or bent numbers will result in a fine.

24. Mountain roads of Cyprus are worth a separate mentioning as they never cease to attract curious tourists. Roads laid in mountainous regions of the country are very narrow and winding, and in some areas of such roads there is hardly enough space for one car. If on a narrow mountain road there are two cars that cannot pass each other, one car needs to move backwards until it reaches a wider place. According to an unwritten rule, the driver of a smaller vehicle should give way.

25. Quite often you can see huge tour buses on mountain roads. As a rule, these buses are followed by a row of trucks and carts. Do not try to overtake in such a situation as it may be dangerous. It is better to move patiently together with the flow of vehicles. On narrow mountain roads that often have no fences every extra maneuver is always a risk.

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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Cyprus, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.

When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Cyprus, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.

Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.

At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.

For a car rental options in Cyprus, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!

26. Car drivers should treat local farmers with extra attention, as they are one of the most “dangerous” categories of drivers. It is very simple to distinguish farmers from ordinary motorists - almost all of them use pickup trucks that are loaded with fruit and vegetables.

27. You can meet farmers on both mountain streamers and high-speed roads. Experienced motorists recommend staying away from them as far as possible. Quite often trucks are loaded with oranges, boxes of vegetables and hefty cabbages that fall down to the road. Driving behind such pickups is quite unsafe, so it is recommended to keep the distance.

28. You will see many old cars on local roads. Mandatory technical inspection has appeared in Cyprus just recently. Locals treat this technical inspection just like they treat traffic regulations - the inspection is purely symbolic.

29. Mopeds remain sought-after vehicles in Cyprus. Many local people possess the skill of placing a whole company on the tiny transport. Do not be surprised if you see a small moped with a large family with kids on it. You will see them in all cities of the country.

30. Young drivers are more likely to violate traffic regulations. Other drivers should expect them to make prohibited maneuvers and actions. Older people tend to drive more carefully, but they can also pass a red light or start making a turn in a prohibited place.

31. In spite of the fact that many driving licenses issued in other countries are valid in Cyprus, foreign motorists are still advised to get the international driving license.

32. In Cyprus, there are no toll roads and this fact will surely please budget conscious motorists. It is also worth remembering that all fines should be paid only at the police station or in the municipality. Do not offer money to police officers.

33. Drivers are not allowed to use radar detectors, as well as navigator software, which allow detecting the location of fixed cameras.

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