Can you turn on red in Greece?

Right turns of red traffic lights: unlike what is allowed in some countries, in Greece you are not allowed to make a right turn on a red traffic light, unless there is a distinct, separate, traffic light placed showing a green or pulsing orange right turn signal .



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Language. The signs in Greece are in two languages: Greek (Greek Alphabet) and English (Latin Alphabet). Previously, the signs were in Katharevousa and used the Polytonic system, until 1976 and 1981, which were replaced by the Demotic and Monotonic systems respectively.

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Driving in the Greek islands and rural areas of Greece can be fun or scary depending on how you approach it. In the islands, roads are very narrow and often with lots of turns. Some mountain roads may have some sort of blind spot. Be prepared if you're driving along steep cliffs, steep hills, and steep twists.

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stop in Greek
  1. pa??
  2. staµat?


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The country is classified as a risk area. Update 2021-03-04: According to British authorities on Thursday (04 March), the whole of Greece is currently classified as a red zone by the authorities. This excludes some areas that are classified as areas of heightened concern.

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U.S. citizen tourists/temporary residents with stays less than six months with a valid United States driver's license can drive in Greece with their U.S. license. For stays more than 185 days in Greece: A Greek license may be required.

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Drunk driving can result in strict punishment. The blood alcohol limit is 0.2 permille. If the blood alcohol test shows more, you can be issued a fine of €200 to €2,000, banned from driving or even imprisoned for up to six months in case of repeat drink driving offences or serious consequences.

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Medication can be brought into Greece if you hold a letter from your doctor stating the quantity required during your stay as well as a copy of your prescription.

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  1. Do accept a greeting with two kisses on the cheek. ...
  2. Do accept an invitation for a lunch or dinner at their home. ...
  3. Don't thrust the palm of your hand in front of someone's face, it is considered a very rude gesture, so don't attempt to do this even jokingly!


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