Driving in Greece is not as treacherous or nerve-wrecking as it can be in some European countries, and Greek drivers are slightly more considerate. However, be aware that Greece also has the highest accident rate in Europe, shortly followed by Portugal.

The legal driving age in Greece is 18 and it is illegal for children under the age of 10 to sit in the front of a car, and any passengers must be wearing a seatbelt. European citizens may drive in Greece with their own driving licence, but it is also handy to have another form of ID with you when driving.

Greek motorists drive on the right hand side of the road, and it has recently been made illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving. Fines can be hefty in Greece, so really don’t bother trying to get away with it. The same goes for speeding; fines can be a couple of hundred euros.

You may find that lots of people drive in the middle of the road, usually because the roads are so narrow, but bear this in mind when going around a bend. It is also technically illegal to use your horn unless it is an emergency, especially in residential areas.

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