Driving licence in Greece
| Greek Driving Licence | |
|---|---|
| Type | Driving licence |
| Issued by | Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (Greece) |
| Purpose | Proof of permission to legally operate a motor vehicle, Identification |
| Valid in | Greece, European Union, Countries with licence mutual recognition agreements. |
| Eligibility | Driver candidates who pass theoretical and practical testing |
In Greece, the driving licence ("ΑΔΕΙΑ ΟΔΗΓΗΣΗΣ") is a governmental document given to those who request permission to drive a category of motor vehicle/s and meet set requirements.
Driving licences are required for every type of motorised vehicle. The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is 16 years for mopeds and low power motorcycles maximum of 50cc, 18 years for cars (max gross weight of 3.500 kg and up to 8 passengers exc. driver) (B) and up to 125cc (A1), 20 years for more powerful motorcycles or scooters up to 35 kW or 400cc (A2), and 18 to 21 years of age for buses and cargo vehicles (depending on passenger limitand weight respectively). Unlimited power capacity motorcycles (A), can be acquired at 24 years olds or 22 years if the person had an A2 licence for 2 years.