Bike pathGreece
Traffic rules
Greece
1. Bike path
A bike path is a part of a road or a separate route intended primarily or exclusively for people riding bicycles. It may be physically separated from motor traffic, marked on the road surface or identified by traffic signs.
Bike paths may be one-way, two-way or shared with other road users. The permitted users, direction of travel, priority rules and obligation to use the path depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
What does Greece call a cycle route?
The official term ποδηλατόδρομος identifies a road or part of a road reserved for bicycles and the specified personal electric vehicles. The Code separately regulates bicycle streets occupying the road’s full width, including limited access for other users.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 4, 7, 24, 42, 44
🔗 api.et.gr • Greece, Law 5322/2026 — Articles 75–76 amending Code 24 and 44
Must I use a provided Greek cycling lane?
Yes. Where a road has a lane for bicycles or mopeds, the relevant riders and specified personal electric-vehicle users may not use the rest of the carriageway. Check the designated users: this does not open every cycle-only route to powered mopeds.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 4, 7, 24, 42, 44
🔗 api.et.gr • Greece, Law 5322/2026 — Articles 75–76 amending Code 24 and 44
May cars enter a Greek bicycle street?
Ordinary through traffic is prohibited. Limited access is allowed for adjoining private parking, deliveries and emergencies. Those vehicles must use the nearest permitted access, keep to 20 km/h or below and give way to cyclists, pedestrians and personal electric vehicles.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 4, 7, 24, 42, 44
🔗 api.et.gr • Greece, Law 5322/2026 — Articles 75–76 amending Code 24 and 44
