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2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:25 pm
by Paphos Life
Police said on Friday that a total of 2305 drivers had been breathalised in the first two weeks of July, with 221 of them found to be driving over the limit.The checks are part of police efforts to prevent and reduce road fatalities.It said that in addition a total of 2,342 drivers had been reported for speeding and another 4,115 for other traffic offences. ...
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Re: 2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:42 am
by memory man
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Re: 2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:56 am
by Dominic
Fixed now. Thanks for letting me know. It was the old number at the start of the title bug. I really need to get that fixed.
Re: 2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:07 am
by memory man
It said that in addition a total of 2,342 drivers had been reported for speeding and another 4,115 for other traffic offences.
How many of these "reported" drivers have been charged with a motoring offense?
Re: 2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:15 am
by boycott
MM, reported means the driver(s) have had a fixed penalty ticket or a report will be submitted with a view of the alleged offender getting a summons.
Charged means that a person has been arrested and a charge read out to them at the Police Station and then either straight to court or bailed to appear at court at a later date.
However over 6000 vehicles stopped and offences detected in two weeks is impressive and managing to get a 1% drink drive detection return is good.
Re: 2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:12 pm
by mike strand2
They could catch about 500 a day on my road, if they'd only show up when I have suggested it!
Re: 2342 drivers caught speeding in first two weeks of July
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:38 am
by boycott
From
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/07/22/poli ... -offences/
Police will launch a week-long clampdown on speeding and other serious traffic offences from Monday, they announced
“Excessive speed is the third most common cause of fatal accidents,” the force said in an announcement on Sunday.
“Driving at high speed is an act of negligence and lack of consciousness for the life of both the driver and other road users.”
In order to raise public awareness and reduce speeding as much as possible this problem, the police will carry out their 6th islandwide campaign from Monday until July 29, they said.
During the campaign, checks will also be carried out for other road traffic offences.
“Emphasis will also be placed on those driving under the influence of alcohol, the use of a safety belt or a helmet and using mobile phones.”