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Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used.
The latest inspections took place on Tuesday evening along the city's seafront, where traffic police stopped riders and checked compliance with the law. Twenty people were reported for offences linked to the use of personal mobility devices, while three electric scooters were seized after their riders were found using the harbour promenade, where scooters are not permitted.
The operation follows an agreement between the Municipality of Paphos and the Traffic Police to increase inspections after local officials reviewed the current situation in the city. The initiative is aimed not only at riders but also at electric scooter rental companies operating without the required municipal licence.
Acting Mayor Angelos Onisiforou, Paphos Traffic Police Commander Inspector Andronikos Tsappis, Road Safety Officer Christos Liasidis and municipal officials recently met to assess enforcement of the legislation and discuss measures to improve compliance.
Authorities say inspections will continue in the coming weeks as part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety for residents and visitors.
Under Cyprus law, only privately owned personal mobility devices may be used on roads with a speed limit of up to 30km/h, as well as on cycle lanes, cycle paths and designated shared pedestrian and cycling areas where the appropriate signs are in place.
Electric scooters are not allowed in public squares or pedestrian streets unless those locations have been officially designated for their use. An exception applies to people with mobility impairments.
