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Traffic rules
Greece
2. Motorway
A motorway is a road specially designed and signposted for motor traffic. Motorways normally have separate carriageways for opposing traffic, controlled access through designated entrances and exits, no direct access to neighbouring properties, and no level crossings with other roads, railways or paths.
Special traffic rules apply on motorways. The permitted road users, speed limits, lane rules, tolls and emergency procedures vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
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How do people refer to a motorway in Greece?
The Greek term is αυτοκινητόδρομος (aftokinitodromos). The code separately refers to roads for fast traffic; follow the motorway designation and signs on the road you enter.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 24, 33
Start of a motorway.
English • Traffic sign Π-27 • Motorway.
Ελληνικά • Π-27 • Αυτοκινητόδρομος.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λστ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-27
SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2010-09-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
End of the motorway.
English • Traffic sign Π-27α • End of motorway.
Ελληνικά • Π-27α • Τέλος αυτοκινητόδρομου.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λζ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-27α
SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2010-09-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What speed limit applies to cars on a motorway in Greece?
For an ordinary passenger car without a trailer, the general maximum is 130 km/h. Obey lower posted limits and reduce speed when traffic, weather or visibility requires it. Different limits can apply to other vehicle classes.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 24, 33
Who may use a motorway in Greece?
Pedestrians, cyclists, animals and non-motorised vehicles are prohibited. Ordinary motor vehicles must be able to travel faster than 70 km/h on a level road; the law also provides specific exceptions. Slow traffic or unsafe conditions still require a lower driving speed.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 24, 33
What should I do if I miss a motorway exit in Greece?
Continue to the next exit and choose a safe onward route. Do not reverse, make a U-turn or cross the central reservation to return to a missed exit.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 24, 33
