GREEK TRAFFIC CODE NUMBERS AND TRAPS

Greek Driving Theory Cheat Sheet (Cat. B)

Speed limits, parking distances, alcohol limits and tricky Ministry exam rules on a single page, for quick revision before the exam.

1. Passenger car speed limits (Category B)

1. Passenger car speed limits (Category B)
Topic	Value
Built-up / residential areas (official exam bank)	50 km/h*
Outside built-up areas (rural roads)	90 km/h
Expressways (fast traffic roads)	110 km/h
Motorways / highways	130 km/h
Driving with snow chains	50 km/h

*EXAM NOTE: In the official Ministry examination software, the graded correct answer for built-up areas remains 50 km/h.

Standard passenger car drivers
Topic	Value
Blood test limit	0,50 g/l
Breathalyzer (expired air)	0,25 mg/l

New drivers (< 2 yrs), professionals and motorcyclists
Topic	Value
Blood test limit	0,20 g/l
Breathalyzer (expired air)	0,10 mg/l

3. No-parking distance rules
Topic	Distance
Fire hydrants	3 meters
Pedestrian / cyclist crossing	5 meters
Road intersection / corner	5 meters
Bus / trolley / tram stop	12 meters
Traffic lights / signs (if obstructed)	20 meters
Level railway crossing	20 meters

4. Warning triangle, tires and load limits
Topic	Value
Warning triangle on regular roads	≥ 20 m
Warning triangle on motorway	≥ 100 m
Minimum passenger tire tread depth	1,6 mm
Max cargo overhang (front or rear)	30% of length
Max lateral cargo overhang	0,40 m
First MOT (KTEO) inspection for new car	4 yrs (then every 2)