Pafos Live 9 January 2024
There was a slight increase in fatal road accidents in the Pafos District in 2023, compared to 2022, since, according to the Pafos Assistant Police Director of Operations, Michalis Nicolaou, last year there were 5 fatalities in the district, compared to 4 in 2022.
Moreover, in his statements to CNA, Mr. Nicolaou said that in 2023 there were 34 traffic accidents with minor injuries, while in 2022 their number was 32.
Also, he continued, in 2023 there were 284 traffic accidents during which there were only material damages, while in 2022 it was 292.
Mr. Nicolaou added that the traffic controls of the Police in Paphos and all over Cyprus are continuous in the context of preventing road collisions, combating the phenomenon of nuisance and consolidating the feeling of road safety.
He also pointed out that the daily traffic controls and the constant information of the public aim to cultivate and consolidate road consciousness.
Finally, he called on drivers to observe the traffic code, comply with traffic signals, not violate the speed limit and wear a seat belt and not use a mobile phone while driving, he concluded.
