Police increase Easter patrols

TRAFFIC POLICE yesterday announced special measures to try and limit the number of road accidents on the island as thousands of Cypriots take to the roads over the busy Easter break.

From today until Monday police will be stepping up patrols on roads and highways in an effort to crack down on speeding, dangerous overtaking and drink driving. They will also be on the look out for drivers and passengers not wearing seat belts and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.

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