June is recorded as the worst month of the last decade in terms of victims who died tragically on asphalt, with 10 deaths.
A total of 25 persons have been added to the blacklist of victims since the beginning of the year, 9 of them motorcycle drivers or passengers.
Police spokesman Christos Andreou told the Cyprus Times that intensive checks and campaigns are being carried out to avoid traffic collisions.
"We are concerned about the numbers. This is the worst June in the last decade. But I want to stress that the police are doing everything in their power to avoid road accidents. On Friday and Saturday as part of our intensive checks, 907 complaints were made of traffic violations involving speeding, failure to wear a helmet and seat belt, driving without a license-safety and other violations," he said.
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Free lessons for motorcyclists from the police
Of particular concern is the police, which is promoting actions aimed at preventing and reducing road collisions.
Since last week, as Mr.Andreou, free courses for motorcycle drivers were started by trained members of the Headquarters Traffic Department who impart their knowledge and experience in order to help drivers acquire road manners.
The programme which will continue with new courses in July is called "BikeSafe" and provides both theoretical lessons and practical training.
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