Eleven people have lost their lives in road traffic accidents since the beginning of the year in Cyprus, even before the end of the first quarter—an increase compared to last year. Most of the victims belong to vulnerable groups, such as motorcyclists and pedestrians. Specifically, five of the eleven fatalities were two-wheeler riders (motorcyclists, a moped rider, and an electric scooter user), while four victims were pedestrians struck within urban areas.
The main cause of the fatal collisions appears to be careless driving, primarily due to mobile phone use. In many cases, it was found that either the driver or the victim was using a mobile phone at the time of the accident. Other causes include alcohol or drug consumption, dangerous maneuvers, and excessive speeding.
In 2025, 13 motorcyclists were killed, accounting for nearly one-third of all road fatalities.
The Traffic Police are intensifying inspections and awareness campaigns, particularly targeting motorcyclists, while also collaborating with professional groups to prevent accidents. At the same time, however, Parliament appears unwilling to approve the release of funds for the photoradar list— a tool that would prevent fines issued by cameras from going uncollected and would strengthen road safety through better enforcement of the law.
Source: Philenews
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