New police data reveals that motorcycle riders are involved in more than 40% of road-traffic fatalities in Cyprus. Last year, 18 of the 45 recorded fatal crashes involved motorcyclists, highlighting a significant risk for riders on the island. This year, seven out of 19 fatal crashes reported up to Monday also included motorcyclists.

The rising number of deaths among motorcyclists over the past two years has raised considerable concern among authorities and safety advocates. Efforts to address this trend are likely to be prioritized in road safety campaigns and policymaking moving forward.