Camera system records surge in violations
Traffic fines issued through Cyprus’ photo-enforcement system have surpassed 850,000 since the programme launched, with authorities expecting the figure to reach one million before the end of the year.
According to figures obtained by Phileleftheros, the system recorded around 790,000 violations by the end of 2025, including 505,413 captured by fixed cameras.
Nearly half of fines remain unpaid
Data shows that almost half of all traffic fines in Cyprus remain outstanding. Authorities attribute the backlog to difficulties in locating drivers, problems serving notices, and cases where motorists deliberately avoid payment and allow proceedings to move to court.
Officials noted that 2024 recorded the highest number of violations, while 2025 showed a slight decline that authorities hope signals improving driver behaviour.
Speeding and red-light offences dominate
Charis Christodoulou, who oversees legislation and policing matters at the Road Safety Council, said most violations involved speeding and red-light offences.
Between 2022 and 2025, fixed cameras recorded:
- 140,347 speeding offences
- 181,845 red-light violations
- 115,811 stop-line violations
Annual increase in offences
In 2022, during the first year of operation, authorities issued 79,288 fines. By 2024, the number had risen sharply to 256,704.
In 2025 alone, by the end of November, traffic fines in Cyprus reached 269,127, with fewer than half paid.
“Honda” junction saw major decline
The junction of Griva Digeni and Dimostheni Severi avenues in Nicosia – widely known as the “Honda” lights – recorded 39,973 violations in 2022 after fixed cameras were first installed.
Authorities say the figure fell significantly over the following years, dropping to 2,925 in 2025, suggesting improved driver compliance at the location.
New fine structure introduced
A revised penalty framework came into effect on 6 March 2026 under Law 91(I)/2024, introducing stricter penalties depending on the severity of offences.
Under the updated system:
- Crossing a stop line carries a €25 fine
- Entering a pedestrian crossing on red results in an €85 fine and three penalty points
- Passing fully through a red light carries a €300 fine and three penalty points
Authorities say the revised structure aims to improve road safety and reduce repeat offences across Cyprus.
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