Almost half of those killed on Cyprus roads are motorcyclists

Since the beginning of 2026, 15 people have died on Cyprus roads, and almost half of them were riders of two-wheeled vehicles. According to traffic police data, the fatalities include five motorcyclists, one motorcycle passenger, a moped rider, and an e-scooter user.

The statistics have once again drawn the authorities' attention to the issue of motorcyclist safety, which remains one of the most pressing problems on Cypriot roads. The issue was discussed at a recent meeting of the Road Safety Council, which focused on accident rates and driver behavior.

Minister of Transport Alexis Vafeades announced that the authorities have already agreed on a package of new measures to improve motorcyclist safety. In particular, there are plans to strengthen the inspection of the technical condition of motorcycles through IKTEA vehicle inspection centers, introduce subsidies for purchasing protective gear, and gradually phase out old motorcycles.

Special attention is being paid to the quality of protective helmets. The Ministry of Transport intends to define new safety standards and launch a support program for the purchase of modern, certified helmets.

At the same time, experts emphasize that speeding remains one of the main causes of fatal accidents. According to specialists, achieving a significant reduction in the number of road accidents will be difficult without stricter control over speed limits.

The authorities state that the new measures should be implemented in the near future. Road safety remains one of the state's top priorities amid the ongoing rise in accidents involving motorcyclists.