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Cyprus Motorway Network
Four toll-free motorways connect all cities. No tolls anywhere. Maximum 1.5 hours between any two points on the island.
Speed Limits and Fines
Motorway: 100 km/h. Outside towns: 80. In towns: 50. Fines: €1/km/h over limit. Phone: €85. Seatbelt: €85. Red light: €300. No points system – direct fines.
This was exactly our experience: Maximum 1.5 hours between any two points on the island. Speed Limits and Fines Motorway: 100 km/h. Outside towns: 80. In towns: 50. Fines: €1/km/h over limit.
– Driver from Cologne, in Limassol since 2023
Cypriot Motorway Quirks
Left-hand traffic. Poor lane discipline. Short slip roads. Bilingual signs with varying transliterations. No service areas (only occasional gas stations). Summer: heat shimmer affects visibility.
Motorways in Cyprus
Topics: Cyprus Motorway Network, Speed Limits and Fines, Cypriot Motorway Quirks
CMC Practical Tip
Maximum 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Completely toll-free on all roads and motorways. No vignette or city charge.
Yes, well-maintained. Keep to speed limit and safe distance.
Google Maps sufficient. Download offline maps for Troodos (patchy mobile coverage).
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.