The Police proceeded with 608 complaints about violations committed by users of personal mobility devices and cyclists, during road checks, carried out between October 19 and 25, 2026.
The traffic violations were identified and reported in the context of the week of information and controls with an emphasis on the use of personal mobility devices (S.P.K.) and bicycles, carried out by the Police between 19 and 25 October, nationwide.
Of the total 608 complaints made, 534 concerned violations committed by GIS users. all 74 concerned violations committed by cyclists. Specifically, the following were made:
168 complaints for failure to use a protective helmet, of which 133 concerned GIS users and 35 concerned cyclists
120 complaints about failure to use a phosphorus vest by GIS users.
230 complaints about trafficking with GIS in areas of the road network where their use is prohibited
33 complaints about using a bicycle without a lighted light
The Police continue traffic checks daily, around the clock, throughout the road network throughout Cyprus. The sole objective is to consolidate road awareness and correct road behaviour by all road users, to prevent road collisions and increase safety on the road network.
