The application process for the Grant Scheme for the Purchase of Protective Equipment for Motorcyclists begins today, 23 June 2022, at 11 am, until 7 July 2022, at 12 noon, with a grant for the year 2022 for the purchase of a motorcycle airbag.
The Project is a three-year project (2022-2024), with a total budget of €1,050,000 for 3 years (€350.000 per year) and will gradually subsidise the purchase of motorcycle body airbags, helmets, gloves, protective knee pads or other equipment deemed necessary by the Road Safety Council Support Unit.
For the purchase of protective equipment such as body airbags for motorcyclists, the subsidy amount is €500 or the actual purchase cost, whichever is lower. The amount of the subsidy will be calculated on the basis of the purchase price including VAT. It should be noted that the grant does not cover the purchase of services and the purchase costs do not cover subscriptions for the purchase of protective equipment or the leasing of protective equipment.
The beneficiaries of the grant are all Cypriots, Europeans and citizens of third countries, who permanently reside in the areas under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus and meet all the following criteria:
- They hold a driving licence for motor vehicles of at least one of categories A or A1 or A2, and
- They are registered with the Registry of the Road Transport Department, and
- They are natural persons holding an active motorcycle licence registered in their name.
Applications will be accepted only electronically through the online platform www.motosafety.gov.cy, by entering the ID number, date of birth, vehicle registration number, mobile phone number and email address.
Applications will be reviewed on the basis of the Plan criteria and those that qualify will be sorted into the applications for approval. If interest is greater than the predetermined number of applications, an electronic lottery will be conducted, and applicants will be notified of preliminary approval electronically (email) or by text message (sms) or mail.
Applicants receiving preliminary approval will be given a period of 3 months from the date of preliminary approval to submit supporting documentation for equipment purchase and payment account information for sponsorship payment. Applicants who secure pre-approval but do not make a purchase or submit the necessary information and supporting documents within the specified timeframes will not receive the grant.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements of the Plan at www.motosafety.gov.cy or email motosafety@mcw.gov.cy for further information and questions before applying.
(MKKy)
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