As Philenews reported, the number of motorists who rush to pay their traffic camera-issued fines has increased by 500 percent after police announced that court proceedings for unpaid fines would begin from March 31, 2025 .

Previously, around 1,000 fines were paid daily through the police's online platform. However, since last Thursday , an estimated 5,000 drivers have been settling their outstanding fines every day . The overwhelming response has reportedly overwhelmed the system. Officers found that many drivers knew about their unpaid fines but delayed payment until they were at risk of being sued.

In several cases, fine notices were sent by registered mail to incorrect addresses, prompting the police to give drivers the opportunity to check for outstanding fines on the relevant authority's website. This initiative allows drivers to settle their debts before legal action is taken.

According to previous reports , there are still over 250,000 unpaid fines from traffic enforcement cameras outstanding . With over 100 cameras operating and issuing tickets every day, this number continues to rise, making administration increasingly difficult. Legal experts have debated whether fines will expire after 12 months if not paid. However, with potential penalties exceeding 12 months in prison, it seems unlikely that the fines will be forfeited. There also remains the question of whether legal action can be taken against people who have not received their fine notices.

The law firm has authorized the initiation of legal proceedings against those who received reminders but ignored them. These proceedings are intended to provide legal clarity on the matter.

Meanwhile , police are preparing a list of people who have not yet received fines from traffic cameras . This list will be distributed to officials at airports, ports and checkpoints. Before boarding a plane, travelers can receive their outstanding fines. Turkish Cypriots are also being targeted at checkpoints, as there are currently around 25,000 outstanding fines against Turkish Cypriot drivers .

The so-called “Photoradar List” is expected to come into force in February, subject to the approval of the competent authorities on the handling of personal data.

This latest development reflects increased efforts by the authorities to clear the growing backlog of unpaid fines and ensure compliance by motorists across the island.





source: CyprusMail.com
text: Charalambos Stylianou