Police plan more patrols to catch bad eggs

POLICE traffic patrols will be out in force over the holiday weekend in an effort to prevent road accidents as many people travel to different towns to celebrate Easter with relatives.

Last Easter there were 32 accidents and one fatality, with eight people seriously hurt and 26 treated for minor injuries.

Police say they will be operating increased patrols from April 13-16 and will concentrate on the use of seat belts and motorcycle helmets, speeding and illegal overtaking. They also plan to carry out more breathalyser tests.

On Easter Sunday between 9.30 and 11am traffic police will be handing out traditional flaounes and red eggs to drivers and chocolate Easter eggs to children on the following routes: Nicosia to Limassol near Latsia, Anthoupolis to Astromeritis near Mangli, and Limassol to Paphos near Episkopi.

Police are urging drivers to be especially careful and to obey traffic laws so everyone can have a Happy Easter.

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