The education ministry in Cyprus is working on a bill to introduce the same penalties for secondary school students using mobile phones in class as those currently enforced in primary schools.
Road fatalities in Cyprus have increased in 2024, despite efforts to improve safety with traffic cameras and campaigns. There has been a 41% rise in road deaths compared to the same period in 2023, with most fatalities now occurring in urban areas due to drivers using mobile phones. Alcohol-related deaths are down, but complaints about speeding and inattention persist. Limassol and Nicosia have the highest number of fatalities this year, while Paphos has had no deaths. Pedestrians and foreign nationals are disproportionately affected by the increase in accidents.