As part of efforts to prevent and reduce fatal and serious traffic accidents, members of the Paphos Traffic Police and the Paphos Bicycle Police conducted a enforcement campaign today regarding the use of personal mobility devices.
The campaign focused on the road network in the city of Paphos. During the campaign, 34 citations were issued for violations of the law governing personal mobility devices. Specifically, the following were identified and reported:
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- 14 individuals for using a personal mobility device in a prohibited area
- 10 individuals for failing to wear a protective helmet while using a personal mobility device
- 4 individuals for transporting objects attached to a personal mobility device
- 1 person for using a personal mobility device outside the designated traffic lane
- 1 person for failing to obey traffic lights and traffic signals while using a personal mobility device
- 1 person for failing to make an appropriate hand signal while using a personal mobility device
- 3 individuals for failing to take measures to secure their personal mobility devices, resulting in the device being used by a minor under the age of 17
Similar enforcement operations were also carried out in Nicosia on streets where the use of personal mobility devices is prohibited.
The campaign focused on various areas of the capital, including Digenis Akritas, Spyrou Kyprianou, Makarios, and Nikis Avenues.
During the campaign, 36 complaints were filed regarding violations of the law governing personal mobility devices.
In addition, 22 personal mobility devices were impounded to verify the legality of their possession, as well as one motorcycle.
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