Police to intensify speed checks in road safety campaign

Nicosia, Cyprus. Police will conduct a road safety campaign targeting speeding from Monday, August 3, to Sunday, August 9, aiming to prevent traffic collisions and improve road safety.

Increased enforcement

Police said increased checks will be carried out during the campaign.

Related: Health minister says centre offering hospital-level treatments has been reported to police

RelatedHealth minister says centre offering hospital-level treatments has been reported to police

Speeding is a significant factor in determining the outcome of a road collision and is considered one of the main causes of serious and fatal collisions, police said.

European coordination

The intensified checks form part of cooperation with the European Traffic Police Network, Roadpol, and will be conducted simultaneously in all EU member states.

According to statistics from the past four years, speeding was responsible for one in 10 fatal traffic accidents.