Cyprus Minister of Justice calls for improved road safety enforcement

On October 16, 2026, the Cypriot Minister of Justice and Public Order, Costas Fytiris, addressed the launch of Road Safety Week. During the press conference, he emphasized that reducing road accidents, particularly fatal ones, remains a top government priority.

Fytiris called for a more targeted and effective approach to policing, shifting the focus from simple ticketing to the prevention of dangerous driving behaviors. The Minister announced that the strategy involves better utilization of police personnel and resources, ensuring that the Traffic Department focuses its presence on high-risk locations. He stressed that while traffic checks are necessary, they are not an end in themselves; the ultimate goal must be the active prevention of collisions and the protection of human lives through continuous inter-agency coordination and evaluation of existing measures.