First traffic cameras operational as of today (updated)
The pilot operation of eight traffic cameras – four fixed and four mobile- started on Monday morning with the aim of reducing road accidents. The...
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Almost 500 booked for driving violations in police campaign
Police reported 496 drivers for various traffic violations during a crackdown across the Republic between 7pm Friday and 6am Saturday. According to a statement, the...
211 drivers booked in road safety campaign
Police said on Thursday that a total of 211 traffic violations were reported in Larnaca district and the Morphou area during a targeted road safety...
Highway near Governor’s Beach reopened (Updated)
Police on Wednesday morning closed a section of the Nicosia to Limassol motorway after a truck breakdown. The highway closed at 9am and re-opened an...
Police warn of increased traffic, more patrols on Monday
Police warned motorists on Monday there would be increased patrols in the afternoon with the expected return of people to urban areas after the long...
‘Smart’ traffic light system slashes drive time, minister says
The installation of ‘smart’ traffic lights at Ayia Fyla roundabout in Limassol has slashed the duration of the drive from the community to there by...
Nicosia bike lanes project to be completed in October
The roadworks taking place in Nicosia at the Markos Drakos roundabout close to the Paphos gate are part of a bigger project aiming to connect...
Park and ride questionnaire aims to help ease traffic problems
Civil servants have been sent a questionnaire on how they get to work as the transport ministry tackles the problem of traffic congestion, it said...
Traffic on Larnaca to Nicosia motorway
Police on Sunday afternoon said there was traffic on the Larnaca to Nicosia motorway. Motorists are urged to drive at low speed and keep a...
Call to stop abandoning pets in fields after dog holds up highway traffic
The Animal Party is calling on people to stop abandoning their pets in fields after a dog disrupted traffic in Limassol-Nicosia motorway early on Tuesday....
Despite dramatic fall in traffic, road deaths dropped only marginally in 2020
Despite up to 70 to 80 per cent reduction in road traffic during 2020 due to the lockdowns, road deaths only fell 25 per cent,...
Speed limit being reduced to 30km/h on some city streets
The Road Safety Council is considering which busy city streets will have their speed limit reduced from the current 50km/h to 30km/h. Such a policy...
Speed cameras step nearer as contract signed
A contract for the design, installation, maintenance and operation of speed cameras worth more than €34 million was signed on Monday in the presence of...
Ambitious plans for Nicosia’s public transport
After two failed attempts, is it third time lucky? Traffic in Nicosia is set to undergo a radical change in the next few years,...
Coronavirus: Fury over huge queues at roadblocks and testing centres (Updated)
The government was slammed on Monday for its lack of preparation as thousands of people queued up for Covid testing, and kilometres-long queues of motorists...
Cypriots have shortest average commute in EU 27
People in employment in Cyprus have the shortest average commuting time in the EU 27 at 19 minutes according to figures published by Eurostat on...
Heavy traffic on Nicosia to Troodos road
Police on Thursday said there was heavy traffic on the Nicosia to Troodos road, urging drivers to especially careful. The traffic is between Akaki and...
Nicosia mayor: over reliance on private cars causing traffic chaos
Nicosia mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis has rebuffed criticism about traffic congestion in the capital, saying that it is over reliance on private cars and not road...
Police warn of minor traffic disruptions due to multiple roadworks
Police warned motorists Sunday to expect some small disruptions on the road networks due to works being carried out in several areas. A bulletin said...
Drivers set to face steeper and more targeted fines
Drivers are set to face steeper and more targeted fines in October, as parliament is set to vote next week on seven bills to introduce...