Police in Paphos intensify crackdown on underage driving

The Paphos Police Department has launched a coordinated campaign to combat the persistent issue of underage driving, with a primary focus on the Polis Chrysochous district. Law enforcement officials have increased daily patrols following a series of recent incidents where minors were caught operating vehicles illegally.

In the past three months alone, authorities identified six individuals aged 15 to 17 driving without a valid license or insurance. Among these cases, two vehicles were found to have altered bodies and lacked registration plates. A further incident involving an underage driver was reported this past Sunday, prompting police to tighten enforcement measures to curb a phenomenon that has plagued the region for years.

This campaign serves as a response to the long-standing problem of road traffic violations involving minors in the area. Police continue to prioritize these patrols to ensure public safety, as the number of unregistered and uninsured vehicles operated by unlicensed youth remains a significant concern for the district’s traffic safety.