Greece
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Greece?
Yes, tourists need a valid driver's license to drive a car in Greece.
🚓 Driver rules in Greece
- Speed limitations: In urban areas, the speed limit is generally 50 km/h, while on rural roads it is 90 km/h. On highways, the speed limit is usually 130 km/h, but it may be reduced in certain areas.
- Mobile phone use: The use of a mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited, unless you have a hands-free system.
- Drunk driving: The legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.05%. However, for new drivers (in the first two years of holding a license) and professional drivers, the limit is reduced to 0.02%.
- Insurance: It is mandatory to have at least third-party liability insurance (KTEO) coverage for your vehicle.
- Age limitations: The minimum age to drive a car is 18 years old. However, there are limitations for new drivers, such as a minimum age of 17 for a probationary license, which allows them to drive under certain conditions.