Justice Minister calls for targeted road safety measures in Cyprus

On October 16, 2026, Cyprus Justice Minister Costas Fitiris addressed a press conference marking the start of Road Safety Week. He emphasized that the government has made reducing road accidents, particularly fatal ones, a primary national priority. The Minister stated that achieving this goal requires ongoing coordination between relevant authorities, continuous assessment of existing policies, and more effective resource management.

Minister Fitiris highlighted that police presence needs to be better optimized by focusing on high-risk locations and dangerous driving behaviors. While noting that traffic checks and fines remain necessary, he stressed that these measures are not ends in themselves. Instead, police effectiveness should be measured by the ability to prevent collisions and save lives. The Ministry of Justice is collaborating with the Ministry of Transport and other agencies to implement the National Road Safety Strategic Plan, aiming to address existing shortcomings through more strategic deployment of personnel and equipment.