Speed Cameras in Cyprus

Fewer cameras than Germany, lower fines, no points system. But police are upgrading. Fixed cameras at town entrances and highways. Mobile radar especially Fridays and weekends.

Where Cameras Are

Fixed: town entrances, Limassol motorway, Larnaca-Dhekelia road, Nicosia exits. Mobile: town entrances, straight stretches, near schools. Alcohol checks: weekend nights near nightlife areas.

This was exactly our experience: Fines Speed: €1/km/h over limit. Phone: €85.

– Commuter from Freiburg, in Limassol since 2023

Fines

Speed: €1/km/h over limit. Phone: €85. Seatbelt: €85. Red light: €300. No points system – direct fines. At repeat offenses: court-ordered driving ban possible.

Fines Transferred to Germany?

No enforcement agreement. Cypriot fines don't transfer. But unpaid fines may be checked at Cyprus airport departure and during police checks.

Tips

Waze/Google Maps show reported cameras (legal in Cyprus). Limits: motorway 100, outside towns 80, in towns 50. Obey especially at town entrances (most common camera position).

Speed Cameras and Radar Traps in Cyprus

Locations: Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: Speed Cameras in Cyprus, Where Cameras Are, Fines

CMC Practical Tip

Tips Waze/Google Maps show reported cameras (legal in Cyprus).

Frequently Asked Questions

Speed camera apps?

Waze and Google Maps show reported cameras. Legal in Cyprus and reliable thanks to active community. Radar detectors also legal.

What if I don't pay?

Stored in Cypriot system. Visible during checks. May cause issues at MOT or insurance renewal.

How strict are alcohol checks?

Increasingly strict. 0.5‰ limit. Fines from €200, up to €2,000 plus license suspension. Use Bolt instead of driving.

Dashcams?

Legal and increasingly common. Recommended as evidence in accidents. From €30.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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