Parking Distances, Alcohol Limits & Every Number Tested on the Greek Theory Exam
How many meters from a pedestrian crossing, bus stop, traffic light or fire hydrant is parking prohibited? Memorize every distance and measurement tested on the Greek theory exam.
Key takeaways at a glance
- Parking distance ladder: 3m from a fire hydrant, 5m from a crosswalk or intersection corner, 12m from a bus stop, 20m from a traffic light or railway crossing.
- Standard driver alcohol limits: 0.50 g/l in blood or 0.25 mg/l in expired air.
- New driver (< 2 years), professional and motorcycle limits: 0.20 g/l in blood or 0.10 mg/l in expired air.
- Minimum legal tyre tread depth for passenger cars: 1.6 millimeters (mm).
1. The 3m, 5m, 12m, 20m no-parking distance ladder
Distance questions on the Greek theory test use closely spaced numbers as distractors. Memorizing them in ascending order (3m, 5m, 12m, 20m) makes it effortless to pick the right option:
| Distance | Where Parking Is Prohibited | Memory Hook |
|---|---|---|
| 3 meters | Before and after fire hydrants | Smallest roadside fixture (3m) |
| 5 meters | From pedestrian crossings and intersection corners | One car length (5m) to keep pedestrians visible |
| 12 meters | Before and after bus, trolleybus or tram stop signs | Length of a city bus (12m) |
| 20 meters | From traffic lights/signs (if obstructed) and level railway crossings | Long-range visibility (20m) |
2. Alcohol limits: Blood (g/l) vs Breathalyzer (mg/l)
In Greek traffic law, the breathalyzer limit (mg/l of expired air) is always half the numerical value of the blood test limit (g/l of blood):
| Driver Category | Blood Test (g/l) | Breathalyzer (mg/l) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard passenger car drivers (> 2 years license) | 0.50 g/l | 0.25 mg/l |
| New drivers (< 2 years), professional drivers & motorcyclists | 0.20 g/l | 0.10 mg/l |
| Obvious drunkenness threshold (misdemeanour / immobilisation) | Over 1.10 g/l | Over 0.60 mg/l |
3. Load overhang, tyre tread depth and warning triangles
- Maximum load overhang: Cargo may not extend beyond 30% of the vehicle body length (and requires a red-and-white striped warning panel if projecting more than 1 meter at the rear).
- Minimum tyre tread depth: 1.6 mm for Category B passenger vehicles.
- Warning triangle placement: Placed so approaching drivers can see it clearly from at least 100 meters away.
Frequently asked questions
How far from a bus stop is parking prohibited in Greece?
Parking is prohibited within 12 meters before and after a bus, trolleybus or tram stop sign.
What is the alcohol limit for new drivers in Greece?
For new drivers during their first 2 years of holding a license, the limit is 0.20 g/l in blood (0.10 mg/l in expired air).
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