Laws of Cyprus

Planning a holiday in Cyprus , you should familiarize yourself with all possible laws and fines of the country. There are not many prohibitions here, but non-compliance with them leads to large fines and even court sessions. Despite the fact that there are very few law enforcement officers on the streets of Cyprus, your behavior will always be observed through special cameras. There are quite a lot of them along the towns and routes of the island. Know: just so the police will not approach you - only in case of violation.

What can and can not be?

Local governments of Cyprus take care of both tourists and their residents. So that your vacation is not problematic, let's consider what it is forbidden to do in Cyprus:

  1. Customs control you will not pass, if among your things there are fruits, plants or pets.
  2. You will not be allowed to leave the country with goods that may violate copyrights (manuscripts, music, etc.). Also, you can not export items that are of historical value or contain above a quarter of silver (gold, pearls, etc.).
  3. Cyprus has introduced a law on smoking. You can not smoke on the street, in public places, too. For this purpose, there are special small smoking rooms that you will meet on the beaches , near bus stations, airports, etc. Penalty for violation - 85 euros.
  4. Drivers in Cyprus are forbidden to ride without fastening, in a drunken state, without insurance and, of course, are not allowed to exceed the speed of traffic. The amount of the fine depends on the violation, and the punishment can be decided in the courtroom.
  5. Laws of Cyprus do not allow parking the car on the roadside, only in special "pockets". Fine - 30 euros. If you see two yellow lines in the parking lot, do not put the car there - it's for the disabled. The penalty is 10 euros.
  6. It is forbidden to litter in Cyprus. Wherever you are, clean up after yourself. Especially it concerns beaches. If the shore guards notice that you left the garbage, you will write a fine of 15 euros.
  7. In Cyprus, it is prohibited to take photos and videos when visiting attractions . Especially it concerns religious objects (churches, monasteries , etc.). Perhaps you will find places where you can get permission to shoot, but it will not be so easy. If you dare to violate this law of Cyprus, then for a fine, pay about 20 euros.
  8. It is strictly forbidden to photograph military objects, parades, weapons and soldiers. Violation can bring you to court.
  9. If you decide to arrange a rowdy in a public place, use bad words or spit, then at least get a fine of 45 euros. If you really indecently behave, you can deport.
  10. Do not try to bribe or "resolve the conflict" on the spot. After even the slightest attempt, you will immediately be arrested and sent to court.