Police decree banning the movement of certain motorcyclists brings dynamic measures
Letters to the Chief of Police and the Minister of Justice are to be sent within the day by the Cyprus Motorcycle Federation following the decree banning the movement of motorcycles of a certain capacity in specific places for specific days.
As Offsite is informed, the letter was prepared on the night of Thursday 12/8, while within the day it is expected to be sent to those in charge.
However, the whole issue provoked a storm of reactions from motorcyclists and their organizations who say they are ready for dynamic measures if the Police finally proceed with the decree.
On the other hand, a portion of citizens applaud the decision of the Police, believing that this will solve the problem of harassment, especially during the midnight hours.
The Cyprus Motorcycle Federation is ready for dynamic mobilizations
Offsite contacted the President of the Cyprus Motorcycle Federation, Zanetto Koumassi, who stressed that the decree and the decision in question do not find them in agreement.
"We do not agree with the decree. We have prepared a letter and we will send it to the Chief and the Minister of Justice ", noted Mr. Zanettos, adding that in addition to the letter, they will also request a meeting with those in charge.
"All motorcyclists will mobilize for the issue. We will not leave it like this ", said Mr. Zanettos categorically, emphasizing that in case the decree is not changed, they will proceed with mass mobilizations.
The reactions are individual, says the Police
"Apart from some individual reactions regarding the decree banning the movement of motorcycles of a certain displacement in specific places, a large number of our fellow citizens reacted positively," said in a statement the Spokesperson of the Police, Senior Lieutenant Christos Andreou.
As KYPE notes in relation to the decree banning the movement of motorcycles of a specific capacity, the decision to issue it was taken after relevant suggestions of the Police Directors of the Provinces, as well as the Police Director of Traffic.
The reason for the issuance of the relevant interim decree, was the increased nuisance that is observed, especially at night, as well as the increased complaints of citizens in these areas, he said.
Mr. Andreou added that before the decision to issue the relevant decree, on the one hand the public interest and on the other the freedom of movement of citizens were taken into account, therefore it applies only to specific dates, times and roads on a pan-Cypriot basis. , while at the same time emphasizes that from the provisions of the relevant decree, professional food distributors are excluded.
"It should be noted that in addition to some individual reactions to the decree, a large number of our fellow citizens reacted positively. The Police continues the surveillance and controls throughout the road network, while at the same time it urges the drivers to faithfully observe the traffic code ", was Mr. Andreou's comment regarding the reactions.
What the decree provides
The decree prohibits the circulation of all two-wheeled, three-wheeled and four-wheeled motorcycles, with a displacement of more than 125 cc. on roads, days and hours, listed below:
Nicosia: On 16, 23 and 30 August, 2020, between the hours 00:01 - 05:00, on Griva Digeni Avenue, from the point of intersection with Archangelou Avenue and Agios Prokopios Avenue, to the intersection with Themistokli Dervi Street and in Prodromou Avenue, from its junction with Erythrou Stavrou Street, to the intersection with Griva Digeni Avenue.
Limassol: On 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 August, 2020, between the hours 19:00 - 04:00 of the next day, on the coastal road of Limassol and specifically on Spyrou Araouzou streets, October 28, Promachon Eleftherias, Georgiou AD and Amathus.
Paphos: On 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 August, 2020, between the hours 20:00 - 04:00 of the next day, on Poseidonos Avenue, in Paphos.
Famagusta Free Area: On 14 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 August, 2020, between the hours 20:00 - 04:00 of the next day, on Protaras Street (Protaras Hotel Road, Paralimni Municipality) and on Nissi and Archbishop Makarios III, in Ayia Napa.
It should be noted that professional food distributors are excluded from the prohibition provisions of the decree.
At the same time, the two decrees of the Chief of Police continue to be in force, to deal with the heavy traffic on the interurban roads during the return of the excursionists to the cities.
The decrees prohibit the movement of articulated vehicles and agricultural tractors on highways and certain interurban roads, at certain hours and days and are added to the wider effort of the Police, to alleviate the problem.
Specifically, according to the decrees on the dates 16, 23 and 30 August 2020 and between the hours 09:00-13:00 και 16:00-20:00, The movement of all modular motor vehicles on the highways and on the interurban roads of Nicosia - Troodos, Limassol - Platron - Troodos, Paphos - Poleos Chrysochous and Episkopi - Omodos is prohibited. In addition, the above prohibition is valid on August 14, 2020, between the hours of 16:00 - 20:00 and on August 15, 2020, between the hours of 09:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 20:00.
Also on the dates 14, 15, 16, 23 and 30 August, 2020, between the hours 09: 00 - 13: 00 and 16: 00 - 20: 00, the movement of all agricultural and forestry tractors (tractors) on the intercity road Nicosia - Troodos is prohibited.
At the same time, in view of the period of August XNUMX, the Police and the Traffic Department, continue the surveillance and controls on the highways and the secondary road network, for the purpose of preventing traffic collisions and facilitating drivers where and where problems are observed.
During the same period, the Police will continue its intensive communication with the public, informing at regular intervals about the situation that prevails in the road network.
Relevant police announcements will be published on the Police website - www.cypruspolicenews.com, its social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter) and the application for mobile electronic devices (Cyprus Police Application) of the Police in the Road Network category and the public is invited before leaving for his destination, consult them.
Drivers are urged to be very careful and patient when driving, to adhere to the traffic code, to obey the traffic signs and the instructions of the police and to keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front.
Source: Offsite