Cyprus police record 608 reports involving mobility device users and cyclists
Police said nationwide checks from 19 to 25 October resulted in 534 reports involving personal mobility device users and 74 involving cyclists.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Monday that nationwide checks between 19 and 25 October resulted in 608 reports involving people using personal mobility devices and bicycles.
Breakdown of offences
According to police, 534 reports involved personal mobility devices, predominantly e-scooters, while cyclists accounted for 74.
Riding in areas where it was prohibited accounted for 230 reports, and failure to wear fluorescent vests accounted for another 120, police said.
Police also recorded 168 offences relating to helmets: 133 involved personal mobility device users, while 35 involved cyclists. Another 33 reports concerned cyclists whose bicycles had no lights.
Road safety checks continue
Police said traffic enforcement continues throughout Cyprus, day and night, with the aim of increasing awareness of road safety, preventing collisions and making roads safer for everyone using them.
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