Pancyprian traffic tests started today, Wednesday 16th of the month, and will continue until the 22nd of this month, to deal with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of drugs.
In addition to the controls, information / enlightenment will be provided to the public about the dangers that lurk on the road network from non-compliance with applicable laws governing the above offenses.
Careless driving / distraction, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs, have been the top two causes of fatal road accidents in the last three years with rates of 20,8% and 27,8% respectively.
It is noted that about 25% of all road deaths caused on the roads of the European Union, are proven to be due to driving under the influence of alcohol, while drug use, helps to reduce the mental and psychological effort spent while driving, but and in reducing driver performance.
Traffic inspections will be carried out simultaneously and at Pan-European level, in the framework of the cooperation of the Cyprus Police with the European Traffic Police Network ROADPOL.
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