Road Accident Prevention Association: untimely issuance of camera fines reduces their effectiveness

The Road Accident Prevention Association (TKÖD) stated on January 16, 2026, that the untimely issuance of fines related to speed cameras weakens their deterrent effect and creates informational chaos in Northern Cyprus.

The statement notes that the replacement of existing cameras raises questions about their specifications and operability, as well as about “how and when” fines will be imposed. According to the organization, an initiative prepared for the Council of Ministers to annul camera fines for four months and reports about the non-application of some fines on urban roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h have increased confusion among drivers.

TKÖD states that the long pause in issuing camera fines—about three years—and the subsequent delayed notifications undermine the deterrent effect of penalties and trust in the authorities. The organization points out that funds from fines were not directed toward improving road infrastructure, and the police did not receive the necessary equipment.

The statement proposes introducing graduated fines and retraining programs for offenders, following the example of the United Kingdom, using the KKTCELL Traffic Education Park under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. TKÖD also pointed to problems in driver training, outdated rules for importing buses, and the slow response of the authorities to the issue of dangerous Takata airbags, noting that the Vehicle Registration Department should identify risky vehicles by chassis numbers.

The association called for scientifically grounded and comprehensive measures aimed at improving road safety and avoiding steps that exacerbate the problem.