Fines from cameras in Cyprus brought in over 9.3 million euros

Revenues from fines imposed for violations captured by traffic cameras from January 1, 2022, to March 14, 2024, amounted to 9,329,369 euros. These figures were announced by deputies during a session of the Transport Committee of the House of Representatives.

In total, during the reporting period, 323,176 violations were recorded by cameras, with fines imposed for 320,447 of them, of which 147,188 have already been paid. Meanwhile, 149,094 cases remain unresolved, and 24,165 violations are being contested in court. Static cameras recorded 137,838 violations, while mobile cameras captured 202,172 violations.

According to a police representative present at the committee session on Thursday, motorists caught violating traffic rules who have not yet settled their fines can still pay them "without the need for legal proceedings, which may entail significantly larger sums."

The majority of fines, totaling 244,665, were issued for speeding, followed by violations of traffic light rules (38,726).

Deputies agreed that there are currently gaps and shortcomings in both the operation of the traffic violation detection system and the operation of mobile speed control cameras.

They once again emphasized that the current operation of the cameras is seen more as a tool for collecting fines than as a deterrent for motorists violating traffic regulations.