Parliament has passed a bill reducing the fine for red-light violations in Cyprus, if a car has marginally exceeded the pedestrian crossing, while maintaining a hefty fine for passing the crossing at traffic lights. The House plenary session passed the bill, proposed by DIPA MP Marinos Moushoutas, which now regulates the fine according to how … Read more
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The roads in Cyprus have dangerous conditions, with cars and motorcycles driving at excessive speeds and not following traffic rules. The country has a higher rate of fatalities on urban roads and amongst pedestrians compared to other EU countries. The main issues contributing to the problem are problematic training, lack of respect for other road users, and lack of traffic rule enforcement.
A study in a small EU member state proposes reducing car use by 13.45% by 2040 through urban tolls and low-emission zones, sparking reactions and ultimately rejected by the Ministry of Transport. The country aims to increase public transport trips to 17% and decrease car use by 14%. Comparisons are made to other EU countries like Denmark and the Netherlands, which have successfully reduced car use through infrastructure improvements. The country is seen as lagging behind in implementing sustainable transport measures.
A 23-year-old man is facing charges of causing death due to reckless driving in connection with a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The charges were pressed under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Despite video evidence showing unusual behavior prior to the collision, the Law Office determined it wouldn’t meet the legal requirements for a manslaughter conviction. The case was investigated by Nicosia Traffic Police and the Nicosia CID, and the man’s next court appearance is pending.
A 23-year-old man involved in a hit and run that killed a 77-year-old pedestrian will face manslaughter charges. The police believe the incident was a deliberate act, not negligence, based on witness material from a camera the suspect used.
A 41-year-old driver was acquitted by the Limassol District Court in the 2019 death of school inspector Petros Petrou, 62. The victim was struck by the defendant’s vehicle while crossing a street, and factors such as inadequate lighting and the victim’s dark clothing were considered in the ruling. The Court found the driver was not reckless, driving within the speed limit and designated lane. Expert testimony showed the collision was unavoidable due to a short reaction time. Improvements have been made to the road since the accident. The family of the deceased may choose to appeal the decision.
A 77-year-old woman named Eleni Stavrinidou from Kokkinotrimithia passed away after being hit by a car in a hit-and-run accident. The incident took place on Eirinis and Filias Street around 6:00 am. The driver, a 23-year-old man, fled the scene but later turned himself in to the police. Stavrinidou was taken to Nicosia General Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The cause of her death will be determined by a forensic autopsy. Police are urging anyone with information about the collision to come forward.
Fact: Nicosia’s Paphos Gate police station has been empty for nearly a decade and is set to undergo a significant renovation project.
The project to renovate the area of the old GSP stadium in Nicosia will be completed in the autumn. The project costs around €20 million and will add to the large pedestrian area on the southwestern side of the walled city, functioning as a “green lung”.