| Motorcycle Rental Policies Tighten Up | |
A government-mandated crackdown on who can rent a motorcycle or, in some cases, even a moped has Greek rental agencies turning away customers by the dozens.
The change, which has just gone into effect, requires that those who rent a motorcycle in Greece must have a separate motorcycle license from their home countries. Previously, an ordinary driver's license was sufficient to get you on the back of a bike in Greece.The reason for the crackdown? Foreign visitors have been injuring themselves at an increasing rate as alcohol and inexperience combine to take their toll. Already burdened with one of the highest road accident rates in the EU, this measure is meant not only to protect tourists from themselves but also to improve Greece's road safety reputation.
Many EU nations have always required separate licensing for motorcycles, which is true in the United States as well. British reports indicate that British citizens are being singled out under the new policy, but would-be riders from the United States should also be aware that this requirement will apply to them.
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