By car
In Greece you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.
Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it.
It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Βενζίνη Αµόλυβδη (Bentsini amolibdi) 95/98/100 or βενζίνη. Petrol costs about €1.47 per liter.
Diesel options are called Diesel or ντίζελ. Diesel costs about €1.23 per liter.
Most popular petrol stations in Greece are AVIN, Aegean, BP, EKO, Shell and Ελίν.
Road assistance is available at 1158 (InterAmerican). For general news on Greece's traffic use Aegean Motorway or Greek Motorway. For news on Greece’s motorways and tolls use Aegan Motorway, Attiki Odos, Egnatia Odos, Moreas, Nea Odos or Olympia Odos.