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 cameras, installed as part of the ...
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 bookings included 228 for speeding, 25 for using ...
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 campaign the previous day. Officers also ...
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 hour later.
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 weekend.
Increased traffic is expected ...
‘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 73 per cent, Transport Minister Yiannis ...
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 universities in the capital to ...
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 on Tuesday.
The purpose of ...
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 safe distance from other vehicles.
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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.
Following a police announcement about ...
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, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said on Thursday.
Speaking at ...
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 shift would be ...