Parliament approves new regulations on traffic fines and countdown timers

10:37 - 14 March 2025

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The House of Representatives has approved a series of legislative proposals aimed at regulating out-of-court fines for violations detected by traffic cameras and introducing countdown timers at traffic lights.

In a unanimous vote, lawmakers passed three proposals from DISY party, introducing significant extensions to deadlines for traffic violation prosecution. Under the new law, the period in which authorities can refrain from prosecuting offences captured by traffic cameras is stretched from 30 to 105 days.

Another amendment ensures that penalty points for traffic violations will now expire after two years from the date they were issued.

Additionally, the payment window for out-of-court fines before they increase by 50% has been expanded from 30 to 90 days, giving drivers more time to settle their penalties without additional costs.

Parliament also approved a proposal by AKEL MPs, requiring countdown timers to be installed at traffic lights monitored by cameras. The measure aims to improve driver compliance with traffic signals. If authorities fail to implement these timers within six months, enforcement of fines for running red lights will be suspended. An initial deadline of three months for the timer installation was extended to six months following an amendment by DIKO party.

(Source: CNA)

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