Excursionists bound for the mountains depart from the capital for the 15th of August.
According to the Police, increased traffic is observed on the Akakiou – Troodos highway.
Drivers are urged to be especially careful be careful, move at low speed and keep a distance from the vehicles in front.
Increased police patrols and measures
Increased police measures since a mass is expected exit of vehicles on the road network.
On the day of the great feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, it is expected to observe a mass exit of vehicles and increased traffic on highways, suburban roads and the road network of mountainous and semi-mountainous areas.
Therefore, we ask drivers to be extra careful and comply with the Road Traffic Code and traffic signals. The Police is already taking additional measures for the safety of the public on a Cyprus-wide basis, with an increased presence on the road network to prevent traffic collisions, ease traffic and facilitate the public's movements.
Also, additional security measures with motorized and foot patrols are taken both in cities and in the countryside, to prevent crimes against property, such as burglaries and thefts.
In addition, increased measures are also taken in areas of mass traffic. of the public, such as commercial streets and busy places and resorts, with the aim of preventing and combating any form of illegality.
Citizens can be informed directly about all matters from the Police's Social Media (Facebook , Twitter), as well as from the informative website www.cypruspolicnews.com.
Finally, given that the risk of a fire outbreak is extremely high, the Police points out its continuous presence through patrol coverage mainly of forest and rural areas, as well as the taking of measures regarding the illegals.
