Things to Know When Driving in North Cyprus

There are important points to pay attention to when driving in North Cyprus. In the TRNC, where driving is on the left side of the road, foreign drivers may need an adjustment period at first.

Traffic rules are applied similarly to British traffic rules. The speed limit in urban areas is usually 50 km/h, and on out-of-town roads it is 100 km/h.

Seat belt use is mandatory and traffic fines can be quite high. Paying attention to parking rules is especially important in tourist areas.

Be careful of animal crossings on the roads in the evening hours, and always obey speed limits.