The Cyprus Police participated in ROADPOL’s Europe-wide speed enforcement campaign, which took place in Cyprus between August 3 and 9. The goal of the campaign was to prevent traffic accidents and combat dangerous and excessive speeding.
During the campaign, intensive checks were conducted to ensure compliance with speed limits across the entire road network.
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In addition to citations for speeding, other serious traffic violations that directly affect road safety were identified and cited during the campaign, such as driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to wear a seatbelt, and failure to wear a helmet.
Specifically, as part of the campaign, the following were identified and reported:
- 1,457 drivers for speeding
- 79 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol
- 166 drivers for not keeping their hands free while driving (using a cell phone)
- 165 people for not wearing a seatbelt
- 79 motorcycle passengers for not wearing a helmet.
Addressing serious traffic violations is a top priority for the Police.
Traffic checks continue daily throughout the entire road network, with the aim of preventing traffic collisions, enhance road safety, and protect all road users.
