Cyprus police intensify efforts to collect outstanding traffic camera fines

Cyprus police are intensifying efforts to collect approximately 320,000 outstanding speed camera fines. According to Haris Evripidou, director of the Traffic Police Department, the private company managing the system holds 160,000 undelivered fines, while the police are tasked with serving another 160,000 that the company failed to process. In the 20 days since the implementation of the new 'photoradar list,' 13,000 fines have been successfully delivered. Enforcement currently occurs at roadblocks and police stations, with plans to equip patrol officers with handheld devices to issue fines on the spot during traffic stops. Regarding allegations that police withhold identity cards at roadblocks, officials clarified that IDs are only used to verify the status of warrants and fines. If a driver refuses to accept a fine, they will be legally considered notified. Although the issue was tabled in Parliament, it was not discussed due to time constraints.