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Cyprus Road Safety Summary

Basic Country Information

• Population: 1,103,647
• Income Group: High
• Gross National Income per Capita: $29,450

Institutional and Policy Framework

• Road Safety Council leads efforts.
• Penalty/demerit points system is in place.
• National speed limits exist.
• National road safety strategy is set and fully funded.
• Fatality reduction targets are established (50% by 2010-2020).
• National drink-driving law exists with BAC limit at 0.05g/dl for all drivers.
• Random breath testing and police checkpoints are implemented.
• Formal audits required for new road construction.
• % road traffic deaths involving alcohol: 43% (as of 2010).
• National motorcycle and seat-belt laws are enforced.
• Helmet wearing rate: 75% for drivers, 68% for passengers.
• Seat-belt wearing rate: 86% front seats, 13% rear seats.
• National child restraint and mobile phone laws prohibit handheld use.

Enforcement and Implementation

• Enforcement efforts show in data collection and audits.
• National motor vehicle inspections are conducted.
• Vehicle standards include EU harmonization and other requirements.
• Emergency access number: 199.

Accident Data and Impact

• 2010 reported road traffic fatalities: 60 (83% male, 17% female).
• Many injuries transported by ambulance (75%+).
• Estimated GDP lost due to crashes: 1% (in 2008).
• Road user categories in deaths (based on 2010 data): Drivers (28%), Pedestrians (22%), Cyclists (3%), Riders of motorized 2-3 wheelers (35%), Passengers (12%).

Additional Policies

• Policies promote walking, cycling, public transport, and separate road user protections.
• Vehicle regulations include mandatory front/rear seat-belts in all new and imported cars.