Cyprus traffic camera system records over 850,000 violations since launch

Since the launch of the traffic camera system in Cyprus, authorities have issued over 850,000 fines, with projections indicating the figure will reach one million by the end of the year. Data through late 2025 shows 790,000 total violations, with 505,413 attributed to fixed cameras. The year 2024 marked the highest number of violations, whereas 2025 saw a slight decrease. Haris Christodoulou of the Road Safety Council noted that the majority of offenses relate to speeding and running red lights. Currently, nearly half of all issued fines remain unpaid due to challenges in locating drivers, issues with serving notices, or motorists choosing to contest the fines in court. Notably, the intersection of Griva Digeni and Dimostheni Severi in Nicosia saw violations drop from 39,973 in 2022 to 2,925 in 2025, suggesting improved compliance at that site. Annual records show 79,288 fines in 2022, 168,061 in 2023, 256,704 in 2024, and 269,127 through November 2025.