Cyprus Police: without the involvement of municipalities, order with electric scooters cannot be ensured

The Cyprus Police stated that they are doing everything possible to control the use of electric scooters, however, without the active involvement of municipalities it is impossible to ensure order. This was the response of law enforcement agencies to criticism from the Ministry of Transport, which had previously spoken about insufficient police activity.

As noted by a police representative, patrols, inspections and fines are carried out daily. In 2023–2024 alone, about 4,000 fines were issued, which, according to the police, indicates the large scale of violations. Control continues, however, the problem is systemic.

The police have already contacted the Union of Municipalities and the Union of Communities, emphasizing that electric scooters are mainly used in cities, and therefore control should also be carried out by municipal road inspectors, as provided by law. It is also proposed to tighten legislation — in particular, to confiscate scooters when they are used in prohibited areas.

In addition, it is important for the police that local authorities clearly define permitted zones for electric scooter traffic after risk assessment and consultations with relevant departments.

Law enforcement officials emphasize that electric scooter users are among the vulnerable road users, especially on roads with speed limits above 30 km/h, where their movement is prohibited.

Alarming statistics

From 2019 to June 2025, 25 people injured in road accidents involving electric scooters were recorded in Cyprus:

• 2 fatalities,
• 14 people sustained serious injuries,
• 9 — minor injuries.

In the first half of 2025 alone, 7 injured persons were registered, which already exceeds the figures of some previous years and is directly linked to the growing popularity of electric scooters in cities.