In the wake of a tragic New Year’s Day vehicular accident that claimed four lives in Kato Polemidia, Limassol, traffic cameras are slated for installation at the fateful junction. The announcement came from Transport Minister Alexis Vafeiades, following a meeting with experts from the department of public works. The accident, which occurred half an hour after midnight, saw a possibly speeding vehicle running a red light and slamming into a car carrying two grandparents and their grandchildren who were unfortunately not wearing seatbelts.
The proposed long and short-term measures resulting from the expert consultation include regular police patrols in the area, with the most immediate action involving the placement of traffic cameras to monitor speed. Vafeiades believes that with an ongoing effort, the camera system could be operational within a few months, pending necessary committee permissions and technical adaptations. The “photo enforcement system” expected to be installed would aid traffic control by capturing images of vehicles violating speed limits or traffic light rules at the junction, with the aim of preventing future accidents. This proposal comes as part of a wider government initiative focused on enhancing road safety in Cyprus.
