Greece vs Türkiye driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Greece and Türkiye.
| Rule | Greece | Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 110 / 130 km/h | 120 / 140 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.2 mg/ml | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Professional drivers | 0.2 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Not stated in the standardized source | No general daytime requirement |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Not stated in the standardized source | Not required by national rules |
| Mandatory equipment | warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher | fire extinguisher, warning triangle, spare bulbs |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Greece
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 110 km/h for expressways and 130 km/h for motorways.
Türkiye
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 120 km/h default on motorways, with designated motorways signed 130 or 140 km/h since July 2022; 110 km/h on divided roads.
Blood alcohol limits: The 0.2 mg/ml limit applies to drivers of vehicles other than private cars.
Daytime lights: Low beams are required by day only in fog, precipitation or reduced visibility.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter tyres are compulsory only for commercial passenger and goods transport, in a period set per province; private cars must carry snow chains for snowy or icy days.
Mandatory equipment: The regulation annex also requires a jack, tow rope and snow chains; no first-aid-kit requirement for private cars was confirmed.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.