The police investigated 608 complaints regarding violations committed by users of personal mobility devices and cyclists, during traffic checks conducted between October 19 and 25, 2026.
The traffic violations were identified and reported as part of an awareness and enforcement week focusing on the use of personal mobility devices (P.M.D.) and bicycles, which the Police carried out across Cyprus between October 19 and 25.
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Of the total 608 citations issued, 534 concerned violations committed by PMD users and 74 concerned violations committed by cyclists.
Specifically:
- 168 complaints regarding failure to wear a protective helmet, of which 133 involved moped users and 35 involved cyclists
- 120 complaints regarding e-bike riders’ failure to wear a reflective vest
- 230 citations for riding mopeds on roadways where their use is prohibited
- 33 citations for riding a bicycle without a lit headlight
The Police continue to conduct traffic checks daily, around the clock, throughout the entire road network across Cyprus. The sole objective is to instill road safety awareness and proper road behavior among all road users, in order to prevent traffic accidents and increase safety on the road network.
