Authorities in Cyprus have begun filing criminal court cases against drivers who failed to settle their traffic camera fines before the deadline.
Since January 8, 2025, around 80,000 people have paid their fines, but over 100,000 remain outstanding, some dating back to 2021. Police, in consultation with the Legal Service, are gradually registering criminal proceedings, including cases where individuals avoided being served the fine despite being located.
If a case reaches court, the judge is not bound by the initially stipulated penalty but can impose higher fines based on violation legislation.
Meanwhile, the payment platform remains operational for citizens to check and pay outstanding fines, provided criminal prosecution has not started against them.
There is also ongoing discussion about implementing a “photoradar list” to flag individuals with unpaid fines at airports, ports, and checkpoints.
Additionally, a pending bill in parliament may require police to announce the roads where mobile traffic cameras will be placed.
An internal review has been sparked within the Cyprus police force following an alert from…
Cyprus has enacted a new law that significantly increases the maximum driving ban for individuals…
There has been a significant increase in electric scooter violations across Cyprus. Police data indicates…
The Cyprus transport ministry has announced that written exams for the certificate of professional competence…
Concerns have been raised by human rights committee MPs in Cyprus regarding high car insurance…
Speed cameras in Cyprus are strategically deployed based on long-term studies and data—not randomly or…