New fines for traffic offences recorded by the traffic camera enforcement system came into force on 6 March 2026, following a decision adopted by the Council of Ministers and published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
According to a police announcement, the provisions are implemented under Law 91(I)/2024, which introduces changes to the out-of-court settlement of offences involving red traffic light violations at camera-monitored intersections. The measures apply from today and do not have retroactive effect.
New penalty structure for camera-recorded violations
The revised penalties for offences recorded by the Photo Enforcement System are as follows:
Crossing the mandatory stop line at camera-monitored intersections: Out-of-court fine of €25.
Failure to comply with a red traffic signal at a camera-controlled intersection where there is a pedestrian crossing (vehicle entering the pedestrian crossing): Out-of-court fine of €85 and three penalty points.
Failure to comply with a red traffic signal with the vehicle entering a point beyond the pedestrian crossing:
Out-of-court fine of €300 and three penalty points.
Failure to comply with a red traffic signal with the vehicle crossing the mandatory white stop line where there is no pedestrian crossing, entering the intersection: Out-of-court fine of €300 and three penalty points.
Contact for enquiries related to the camera system
Police also informed the public that enquiries related to the Photo Enforcement System should be directed to the contractor responsible for the system.
This includes issues concerning:
- Possible commission of an offence
- Problems with payment of out-of-court fines
- Identification of the driver at the time of the traffic violation
- Other related matters
The public can contact the contractor at 80008009, or from abroad at +357 22712609. Correspondence can also be sent to P.O. Box 17031, 2260 Latsia, Nicosia, or submitted through the website.