Cyprus Police to target distracted driving in nationwide campaign
Cyprus Police will conduct roadside checks from August 24 to 30, 2026, targeting motorists using mobile phones or holding objects while driving.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Police will launch a nationwide road safety campaign on Monday targeting motorists who use mobile phones or hold other objects while driving.
Campaign dates and checks
The campaign will run from Monday, August 24, until Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Traffic police will carry out roadside checks throughout the week, focusing particularly on drivers using mobile phones or holding other objects behind the wheel. Officers will also inform the public about the risks of distracted driving.
Collision risk
Driver distraction is considered one of the main factors increasing the risk of road collisions because it significantly reduces reaction time, with mobile phone use playing a major role.
According to figures covering 2023 to 2025, careless and distracted driving was the leading cause linked to serious and fatal road injuries.
It was associated with 22.1% of road deaths and 29.4% of serious road injuries recorded during the three-year period.
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