Ayia Napa pushes for ban on ATVs

The Municipality of Ayia Napa in Cyprus is urging the government to implement a ban on four- and three-wheeled vehicles between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. from Wednesday through to August 20.

Following recent incidents involving these vehicles, Mayor Christos Zannettou stated that the municipal council unanimously decided to send a letter to the ministers of justice and public order, Anna Koukkides-Procopiou, and justice, communications and works, Alexis Vafeades, with a copy to the chief of police.

The request is for the issue of a decree for a complete ban on four- and three-wheeled vehicles in the specified period and an immediate order for a blanket ban on major road networks used by a large number of people throughout the day and night.

In response to the situation, the municipality has suspended leave and days off for its employees and established three teams of...