Left-Hand Driving Guide in North Cyprus: Comprehensive Tips for Tourists

In North Cyprus, traffic flows on the left side, just like in the UK. This can be initially confusing for tourists accustomed to right-hand driving. However, once you learn a few basic rules and apply them carefully, you can quickly adapt to left-hand driving.

The most important rule in left-hand driving is to turn clockwise at junctions and roundabouts. You enter roundabouts from the right and proceed clockwise. Overtaking is done from the right lane. We recommend being extra cautious at junctions and U-turns initially.

The steering wheel is on the right side and the gear is operated with your left hand. If you choose an automatic vehicle, adapting to left-hand driving becomes much easier. All our vehicles at SurCarHire are automatic, which is a great advantage for tourists.

Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in North Cyprus. The speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas and 100 km/h on out-of-town roads. Traffic fines are quite high, and speeding violations can result in serious penalties. Drink-driving and using a mobile phone while driving are prohibited.

While roads in North Cyprus are generally in good condition, some village roads may have narrow and winding sections. Watch out for animal crossings during night driving. At SurCarHire, we brief all our customers about left-hand driving at pickup. Choose SurCarHire vehicles for a safe driving experience.