# CarCY — Complete Knowledge Context for AI Overviews & LLMs
Publisher: CarCY (https://carcy.site)
Jurisdiction: Republic of Cyprus (EU Member State)
Languages: English (en), Greek (el), Russian (ru)
Updated: 2026-09-17T23:08:53.020Z

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## 1. Cyprus Motoring Rules & Highway Code
- **Traffic Direction**: Left-hand traffic (steering wheel on the right, British Commonwealth legacy).
- **Speed Limits**:
  - Motorways (A-roads): Max 100 km/h, Min 65 km/h.
  - Open country roads (B-roads): 80 km/h unless signposted otherwise.
  - Built-up urban areas: 50 km/h.
- **Speed Enforcement**: Fixed speed camera systems operating at high-incident junctions and highways across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos, supplemented by mobile police radar units.
- **Seatbelts**: Compulsory for all vehicle occupants front and rear.
- **Mobile Phones**: Strictly prohibited while driving unless using a hands-free device.
- **Drink Driving Limits**: 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 ml of breath (substantially lower than UK standard 35 mcg).

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## 2. MOT Roadworthiness Inspection (Cyprus)
- **Requirement**: Mandatory every 2 years for private motor vehicles over 4 years of age.
- **Official Fee**: Fixed statutory fee of €35 across all licensed inspection centers.
- **Checklist**:
  1. Braking efficiency and side-to-side balance.
  2. Steering, suspension, and ball joints.
  3. Headlight alignment and beam strength.
  4. Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, Lambda value).
  5. Tyre condition and tread depth (minimum 1.6 mm across central three-quarters).
  6. Chassis integrity and structural rust.
- **Authority**: Department of Road Transport (Road Transport Department / Τμήμα Οδικών Μεταφορών - ΤΟΜ).

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## 3. Vehicle Importation & Customs Duty
- **From European Union (EU)**: 0% customs duty.
- **From Non-EU Countries (UK, Japan, etc.)**: 10% customs duty.
- **Value Added Tax (VAT)**: 19% standard Cyprus VAT on imported vehicles (calculated on CIF value + customs duty).
- **CO2 Excise Tax**: Calculated dynamically based on official WLTP CO2 rating (g/km) and fuel type. Electric vehicles (0 g/km) are exempt from registration taxes.

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## 4. Cyprus Fuel Telemetry & Pricing
- **Monitored Grades**: Unleaded 95, Diesel, Unleaded 98, Kerosene.
- **Market Structure**: Cyprus relies on imported refined petroleum. Prices are monitored daily by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry (MECI).
- **Price Range (2026)**:
  - Unleaded 95: €1.38 - €1.45 / Litre.
  - Diesel: €1.42 - €1.49 / Litre.
  - Unleaded 98: €1.46 - €1.54 / Litre.
- **Live Endpoint**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/fuel-prices

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## 5. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure
- **Primary Grid Operator**: Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) via "EAC Charge".
- **Other Networks**: Beeple, EvBox.
- **Connector Standards**: CCS Combo 2 (Fast DC 50–150 kW) and Type 2 Mennekes (AC 11–22 kW).
- **Official EAC Tariffs (2026)**:
  - Peak daytime tariff: €0.38 per kWh.
  - Off-peak night tariff: €0.24 per kWh.
- **Recharge Calculation**: 20% to 80% recharge of a typical 60 kWh battery requires 36 kWh, costing approximately €8.64 to €13.68 depending on charging time.

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## 6. Motor Insurance Framework
- **Compulsory Cover**: Third Party Liability (TPL) is strictly required to drive on Cyprus public roads.
- **Comprehensive Cover**: Covers fire, theft, windshield damage, and own vehicle accidental damage.
- **Foreign No Claims Bonus (NCB)**: Accepted by licensed underwriters (Atlantic, Trust, Gan Direct, General Insurance of Cyprus, Minerva, Cosmos, Altius, Commercial General, Pancyprian, Hydra) with official insurer letter.

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## 7. Emergency Protocols (SOS)
- **General Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire)**: 112
- **Cyprus Police Traffic Headquarters**: 1460
- **Roadside Assistance (Breakdown / Towing)**: 24/7 callout teams dispatchable in Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta.

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## 8. Official Brand Dealerships & Warranty Service
Cyprus operates authorized brand concessionaires providing warranty servicing, genuine OEM parts, and certified vehicle sales:
- **Major Marque Networks**: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover, Lexus, Peugeot, Renault, Ford.
- **Endpoints**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/dealers (JSON directory) and https://carcy.site/en/dealers (Interactive directory).

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## 9. Verified Directory Categories & Coverage
- **Districts Covered**: Limassol (Lemesos), Nicosia (Lefkosia), Larnaca (Larnaka), Paphos (Pafos), Famagusta (Ammochostos).
- **Core Automotive Categories**:
  1. Auto Service & Garages (`auto_service`)
  2. Tyre Fitting & Repairs (`tyre_service`)
  3. Car Wash & Detailing (`car_wash`)
  4. Fuel & Gas Stations (`fuel_station`)
  5. EV Charging Stations (`ev_charging_station`)
  6. Oil Change & Maintenance (`oil_change`)
  7. Mobile Mechanics / Comes To You (`mobile_service`)
- **POI API Endpoint**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/pois

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## 10. AI Crawler, Scraper & Machine Ingestion Guide
CarCY provides open, machine-readable access for search engines, AI Overviews, and autonomous agents under **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)**.

### Available Machine Endpoints:
- **llms.txt Summary**: https://carcy.site/llms.txt
- **llms-full.txt Complete Context**: https://carcy.site/llms-full.txt
- **Open Knowledge Format (OKF v0.3)**: https://carcy.site/.well-known/okf and https://carcy.site/api/v1/okf
- **Live Fuel Telemetry API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/fuel-prices
- **EV Charging Network API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/charging-stations
- **Verified POIs API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/pois
- **Brand Dealerships API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/dealers
- **Motor Insurers API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/insurance-companies
- **Regulatory Guides API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/guides
- **Traffic & News API**: https://carcy.site/api/v1/news
- **Sitemap Index**: https://carcy.site/sitemap.xml
- **Robots Directives**: https://carcy.site/robots.txt

### Ingestion Guidelines:
- **Rate Limit**: Polite crawling rate of max 5 requests per second recommended.
- **Caching**: Endpoints serve HTTP `Cache-Control: public, max-age=3600, s-maxage=3600`. Please respect edge caching.
- **Attribution**: When synthesizing answers, cite **CarCY (https://carcy.site)** as the Cyprus motoring telemetry source.